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Internet & Social Media

Internet & Social Media

Internet & Social Media

Internet & Social Media

teen and the Dark Web
Internet & Social Media

The Dark Web: What It Is & Why It’s Bad for Your Teen

What Is the Dark Web?  You may have heard of the dark web. It’s the underground Internet that you can only access through special software, and it’s full of dangerous activity. The dark web hides your location and identity, so it is frequented by teens who want their digital activities to stay hidden. On the dark web black markets, a teen can buy and sell almost anything—while staying totally anonymous.

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Is It Normal For Teens to Watch Porn
Internet & Social Media

Is It Normal For Teens to Watch Porn & What Are The Effects?

If you’re a teenager reading this article, the chances are you’ve already watched porn. It may have been on your phone, laptop, tablet, or – as the classic response goes – you happened to maybe see some pictures on your friend’s phone that one time. Whatever the case may be for you, research shows that in answer to the question, “do teens watch porn?” about 67% of 13-year-old boys and

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Side Effects of Opioid Drugs in Teens
Family & Home Life

Is Your Teen at Risk of Human Trafficking?

Child trafficking is a serious problem in the U.S. and worldwide. This abhorrent practice almost disappeared in the U.S. in the 1990s, but is back, and increasing every year. The return of child trafficking is directly related to the prevalence of the internet, smartphones, and social media/messaging technology. Texting and messaging technology appeared in the late 1990s, grew in popularity in the 2000s, then exploded between 2010 and 2012 with

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teenage boy surfing on phone
Family & Home Life

Sextortion, Teenage Boys, and Suicide

Online Predators Target Adolescent Males When we think of online predators – more accurately, when we think of the victims of online predators – we most often think of young women. We think of teenage girls. We imagine older men grooming vulnerable young women, luring them into compromising situations that can end in about a thousand bad ways, up to an including the worst possible outcomes – which we won’t

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teen girl texting and driving
Addiction

Texting While Driving and Addiction in Teens

Is Texting While Driving a Warning Sign or Risk Factor for Addiction? There’s an interesting phenomenon in the field of mental health research that’s developed over the past fifteen years. We should clarify that. The phenomenon developed in a subfield of mental health research: addiction research. The subject of the phenomenon we’re talking about goes by several names. Here are the thee most common: Cell phone addiction Internet addiction Social

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teen boy on computer
Addiction

Is Your Teen Developing a Gambling Problem?

Problem Gambling Among Adolescents When parents think of the behavioral, mental health, or emotional disorders their children might experience or develop during adolescence, a gambling addiction or disorder typically isn’t at the top of their what should I worry about? checklist. During this pandemic era, most parents have their attention on the mental health issues adolescent development experts warned them about back in March 2020. They look for signs of

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Real-Life Support Helps More Than Social Media, Study Says

Adolescents are social creatures who need social outlets to stay healthy. Many teens rely on social media to connect with others. It’s free, widely used, and easily accessible. And while social media is a reliable source of support for teens, a new study shows it’s less effective than real-life support. Social support provides a sense of belonging, confidence, and security. It reminds teens that there are people who care and

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Family & Home Life

May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Every year on May 7th, a committed group of private, public, and non-profit organizations join together to celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (CMHAD). CMHAD has two primary goals: Raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health Show that positive mental health is an essential aspect of child development This year, more than any year in our recent memory, concerns about the mental health of our children are

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More Time on Social Media Increases the Risk of Cyberbullying in Teens

The average teenager spends seven hours online every day for entertainment. While spending more time online is a reality of modern life, it changes the way adolescents interact with one another, often in negative ways. For example, too much time on social media can increase your child’s risk of being bullied online and becoming a cyberbully, according to a study from the University of Georgia. Teens were most likely to

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Internet & Social Media

This Movement on Instagram Might Help You Stay Sober

We’ve talked a lot about social media in our blogs and articles. We’ve covered the dangers for teens and the ways it can help teens. Most content about social media and teens focuses on the negative aspects. Facebook. Instagram. Snapchat. Kik. Twitter. AskFM. On all of these sites, teens frequently glorify drugs and alcohol, partying, and other risky behaviors. Even when it’s not promoting unsafe behavior, social media can still

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