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Study: TikTok Uses Its Algorithms to Hurt Teens
Every social media network uses algorithms to keep its audience engaged. But TikTok seems to take it to a new, terrifying level.
January 24, 2023
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Every social media network uses algorithms to keep its audience engaged. But TikTok seems to take it to a new, terrifying level.
? A new study that tells us just how common it is for American teens to be exposed to pornography online. What can parents do?
On this week’s episode of The Plugged In Show, we’re going to talk about where things are at with social media as we roll into 2023.
YouTube is a dominant contender for our attention, and not everything on the site is worthy of it. But we found some channels that may be.
The Plugged In Team discusses how technology impacts our kids’ willingness to attend to their responsibilities and Enola Holmes 2.
YouTube’s Daily Disciple does something few other channels do: Repeatedly points people back to the gospel. The channel’s creator tells us why.
TikTok is implementing some safety features for minors, but you’ll still need to protect your kids.
The real monster you’re battling when you cheat isn’t in the game. It’s our own tendencies to find the easy way out.
Even if a show’s just right for your kids, the ads on that show may not be. And that comes with a cost, too.
BeReal is hardly perfect. But it avoids some of the pitfalls that other social media apps fall into.
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 >>
