According to a survey, 63% of Americans ages 12-17 use TikTok on a weekly basis. We have highlighted many dangers and pitfalls of TikTok for young people before. In the last two years, we have seen mental illnesses skyrocket. Often, this is...
According to a survey, 63% of Americans ages 12-17 use TikTok on a weekly basis. We have highlighted many dangers and pitfalls of TikTok for young people before. In the last two years, we have seen mental illnesses skyrocket. Often, this is...
You have probably been hearing more about the "metaverse" lately, often in reference to Meta, Facebook's new re-branded name. While the idea behind the metaverse isn't new, it is seeming more and more real lately—especially...
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...
*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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...