On the Radar: ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Sunburn Tattoos’ and Instagram’s Friends Reel
What is the obsession with ‘KPop Demon Hunters?’ TikTok has brought back the harmful “sunburn tattoo.” Instagram’s latest features drive us further apart.
On the Radar: Kratom Dangers, the ‘Daddy Prank’ and BookTok Romance Obsession
Drinks such as Feel Free contain the opioid-like drug kratom. Teens are cringing over the “Daddy Prank” on social media. And parents might be surprised by the romance novels peddled on BookTok.
Art, Anger and ‘Sketch’: How Kids Work Through Big Feelings
Angel Studios’ new movie, ‘Sketch,’ deals with some heavy but important themes. Christian counselor Jan Wilkenson talks to us about it.
On the Radar: ChatGPT Dangerous for Teens, Teen Suicide Dropping and the Door-Kick Challenge
ChatGPT is still offering dangerous advice to vulnerable adolescents. Suicidal thoughts and attempts are dropping among teens. The “Door-Kick Challenge” could result in a deadly altercation.
On the Radar: ‘Chat,’ ‘Clock It’ and Digital Body-Shaming
Why are kids calling each other “Chat?” What does “clock it” mean? And a new study shows how deeply teen girls are affected by digital body-shaming.
Parental Controls: YouTube
YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Music and … supervised accounts? Plugged In covers it all in this tutorial about parental controls.
On the Radar: Teen Texting Codes, ‘Y2K Skinny’ and ‘Coldplaygate’
What do those emojis and acronyms really mean? Why are millennials angry at today’s teens for pushing “Y2K Skinny?” Is there anything positive to be gleaned from the ‘Coldplaygate’ drama?
On the Radar: 25 Days a Year Watching Videos, ‘Polyphonic Perception’ and Teens’ AI Friends
A new study says we spend 25 days a year watching online videos. What is “polyphonic perception?” Do teens prefer AI friends over real ones?
On the Radar: Teens Self-Regulating Screentime, ‘Dame Un Grrr’ and ‘Glazing’
New Research Finds Teens Are Reducing Their Own Screentime to Improve Mental Health What? In a survey conducted by audience research company GWI, researchers found that “the number of 12- to 15-year-olds who take breaks from smartphones, computers and iPads rose by 18% to 40% since 2022.” The Guardian reports that these findings are echoed […]
On the Radar: Misleading Cannabis Packaging, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Pity Marketing’
Teens are confused by cannabis edibles branded as health foods. ‘Looksmaxxing’ promotes harmful masculinity stereotypes. And how should we teach our kids to respond to “pity marketing?”
