First, we break down “dark patterns” and how kids are more susceptible to them. Then, Paul talks to Sing Sing director Greg Kwedar.
Plugged In unpacks an article detailing a mother and daughter’s journey to combat a disturbing influencer trend.
What are some examples of dark patterns? And how can parents protect their vulnerable kids from these money-grabbing schemes?
Will putting a digital “warning label” on social media “scare” kids and families away from using it?
How to set up Family Pairing on your teenager’s TikTok account and create a “view-only” experience for your kids and tweens.
Researchers at Dartmouth College have been running clinical trials on an AI-powered therapeutic app. What families should expect.
What happens when an AI tries to be a Christian? And how should real Christians respond to all the AI hype?
YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Music and … supervised accounts? Plugged In covers it all in this tutorial about parental controls.
Why are people filming chaotic events on their phones instead of stopping them from occuring?
Netflix has its share of salacious, scandalous true-crime documentaries. But one such doc may be sparking a scandal of its own.
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 >>
