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16 hours ago · A social media ban that could capture the most popular video sites for children, gaming platforms and more is now on the table, with a bipartisan promise to remove the "scourge" from children's lives.
1 day ago · And in a room of 15 and 16-year-olds, three quarters had been sent a video of a beheading. My research has found that children are frequently exposed to a wide range of inappropriate and harmful content online, including sexualised and violent imagery, anonymous trolling, and material that promotes suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
3 days ago · A Stolen Childhood – Smartphone Free Childhood. Smartphones and social media can present a number of challenges for teachers and other professionals caring for children. 9 in 10 children have a smartphone by the age of 11 and research shows that the messages they receive during these formative years can shape the way they view and experience ...
4 days ago · In 2023/24 Childline provided over 900 counselling sessions to children on sextortion - the blackmail and threats children receive to share sexual images online. At the same time, the NSPCC Helpline handled over 150 contacts from adults concerned about child sextortion. While some sextortion cases were financial, girls typically spoke about ...
5 days ago · Screen use is a part of modern life for most people. PixelsEffect/E+ via Getty Images Parental guilt over child screen use. Studies, including from my own media research group, have found that ...
4 days ago · Crunchyroll is generally safe for streaming anime, offering robust content moderation and security measures. While it's legally licensed and provides parental controls, vigilant supervision is essential for children to avoid inappropriate content.