Who is Shrimp Jesus? Why aren’t parents using parental controls? And how is YouTube feeding boys misogynistic content?
Screens aren’t the only thing preventing your teen from getting a good night’s sleep. Plus, Meta is finally responding to sextortion on its platforms, and “oatzempic” is trending on TikTok.
About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time.
What is “nerd neck” and how do you fix it? Are “fitfluencers” a bad influence? Why are teenagers using delta-8 THC?
This week on the Plugged In Show, we look at how different types of entertainment affect us, plus talk with Rebecca St. James.
Is Temu a scam? What is “deinfluencing”? Why are TikTokers obsessing over Lemon8?
What is money dysmorphia? Are teen boys less depressed than teen girls? Why is my 8-year-old obsessed with Drunk Elephant skincare?
It may not be the threat of Big Brother, but when it comes to the well-being of children, the wrong social media choices could lead to a Big Cost.
Teens realize that their phones are stressing them out. A TikTok ban in the U.S. is pending. What is “cop-baiting?” And why should we care?
Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self-esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
