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TikTok is the Social Media Template

Many parents don't allow their children to use TikTok in order to protect them from the many harms of the popular social-networking app. From predators to pornography and even ads for free birth control, TikTok is rife with dangerous...

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Snapchat Testifies in Congress

*Warning: link contains screenshots from Snapchat with graphic content.* On October 26, Jennifer Stout, Snapchat's VP of Global Public Policy, testified about social media companies' role in protecting kids online. When questioned regarding...

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Cyberbullying and Your Child

While cyberbullying isn't talked about as much as it used to be, it is still an incredibly prominent issue for young people today. According to a 2018 Pew Research study, 59% of American teens have been bullied or harassed online, and more...

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Gen-Z Dictionary: Puriteen

Recently, the term “puriteen” has been used regularly online, especially on TikTok and Instagram. The term was created to describe a person who is perceived to be “sex-negative” because they aren’t receptive to the...

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New on Your Feed

Have you noticed anything different on your social media apps? Facebook and Instagram users now have the option of hiding likes on posts. While Facebook and Instagram have been testing this idea for a while, they finally followed through with making...

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Scrolling Encouragement

Are you looking for another way to have the Abstinence Clearinghouse in your life on a more regular basis? Our team has been working hard to create uplifting content for our Instagram followers throughout each week. Be encouraged in abstinence,...

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New Feature Protects Children on Instagram & Facebook Messenger

For years Instagram has been the #1 social media platform for child grooming for sexual abuse through direct messages. However, Instagram and Facebook Messenger now allow users to block direct messages, also known as DMs,...

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Standing Against TikTok Bullies

The cruelty of social media is not something Lizzie Velasquez is unfamiliar with, due to a condition condition she has that prevents her from gaining any weight. Since a YouTube video in 2006 dubbed her "World's Ugliest Woman," Lizzie...

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Reels: TikTok's Newest Competitor

If you're on Instagram, odds are you've noticed a new addition to your feed: Reels. Last week, Instagram released Reels, a new feature that allows users to record and share short videos with added filters, effects and music. Sound...

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It's Time to Talk About TikTok

The world renowned video streaming app TikTok has reached 800 million active users worldwide with over 2 billion downloads. Why should parents be conscious of these numbers? TikTok offers users who download the app the ability to search the app...

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