Social media is a minefield of dangers for teens, exposing them to extreme content like anorexia "thinspiration," drug culture, hardcore pornography, suicide glorification and even predatory grooming.
The news isn’t exactly new, but now it’s official. Yesterday, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a warning about the effects of social media on mental health. The 25-page advisory focuses on kids ...
One student asked a search engine, “Why does my boyfriend hit me?” Another threatened suicide in an email to an unrequited love. A gay teen opened up in an online diary about struggles with homophobic ...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - FOX Carolina Investigates is digging deeper into online threats in Greenville County and tracking the number of cyber crimes involving children. Experts are ...
The internet is a terrifying place to send your kids. Predators prey on youth, pictures never truly disappear, trolling bigots ambush newsfeeds and decade-old tweets can haunt future careers. It’s not ...