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What will a TikTok ban mean for our teens? Why did Google’s AI get confused about Plugged In? When did “weirdcore” become so popular?
Digital cameras enjoy Gen Z renaissance. Is OnlyFans influencing a decline in contraceptive use? Younger generations embrace new weight-loss drugs.
Substance use declines among teens; Kids Online Safety Act still in flux; channeling adolescent anxiety about money in healthy directions.
Why are pickles suddenly sparkly? Why are tween girls using anti-aging products? How an influencer got arrested for a prank.
The dictionaries have all released their Words of the Year. Should teenagers even be using protein powders? What scams should families look out for this holiday season?
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat are the top social media apps among teens. Christian parents aren’t setting a good example for social media use. And kids should steer clear of the trending “Superman challenge.”
Knowing how your teen communicates via text may help you connect with them better. The TikTok ban was upheld by a federal appeals court. And ‘brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year.
Two-thirds of social media influencers don’t fact check before posting. Teens with self-harm behaviors are more heavily influenced by social media posts about the topic. What is the “pink tote lid” trend?
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 >>
