Podcasts about kids online

We all know what extreme "oversharenting" is when we see it. It's the gray areas that get harder. When we post about our kid's adventures in potty training, are we supposed to think twice? What will happen when our kids are old enough to want to curate their own internet presence? How concerned should we be about the privacy we may have given away without thinking? Amy and Margaret discuss: the digital footprint and the "right to be forgotten" what to check in your privacy settings when to start asking kids for permission before you post the benefits we gain from sharing about our families online Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Zoya Garg, Elmer Gomez and Luciana Yael Petrzela for the NY Times: "If You Didn't 'Sharent,' Did You Even Parent?" Sean Coughlan for the BBC: "'Sharenting' puts young at risk of online fraud" Fortesa Latifi for Cosmopolitan: "What's the Price of a Childhood Turned Into Content?" Fortesa Latifi for Cosmopolitan: "'We're Never Doing This Again': What It Took for These Parenting Influencers to Pull Their Kids Offline" Paula Cocozza for The Guardian: "‘I was so embarrassed I cried': do parents share too much online?" Amy Webb for Slate: "We Post Nothing About Our Daughter Online" Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller for the NY Times: "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men" Megan Francis: When Your “Worst-Mom Moment” Becomes A Viral Meme (And How The “Surfboard Kid” Became A Man) We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China knows TikTok is dangerous. They've banned the American version of their own app from the country. So why should the USA allow China to control a direct pipeline to the brains to American kids? Some experts say it might be MORE dangerous to ban the app, saying the proposal is a “Trojan Horse” that would give extreme censorship powers to the government that could never be returned to the people – and used to suppress dissenting voices and social media platforms like Rumble or X (formerly Twitter). Kali Fontanilla is a former public high school teacher of 15 years. Her rebuttal statement to Prop 16 in California helped to stop the push for legal reverse racism and a new extreme version of affirmative action in 2020. She wrote the guide for the BLEXIT Foundation to expose the dangers of Critical Race Theory. She has made guest appearances on the Ingraham Angle, Dr. Phil, NewsMax, and the Dennis Prager Show and featured in several national newspapers. Her educational and political commentary videos on social media have accrued millions of views. Kali and her husband have launched a fully accredited online school called Exodus Institute to support parents who want to pull their kids from public schools. Follow Kali at https://youtube.com/@RealKaliFontanilla and https://www.instagram.com/kalifontanilla/ Learn more about The Exodus Institute at https://thinkexodus.org 「 SPONSORED BY 」 Find out more about the companies that make this show possible and get special discounts on amazing products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking a healthy-aging supplement called Tru Niagen, which uses a patented form of Nicotinamide Riboside to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen • PET CLUB 24/7 - Give your pet's body the natural support it deserves! No fillers. No GMOs. No preservatives. Made in the USA. Save 15% at https://drdrew.com/petclub247 • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew • PROVIA - Dreading premature hair thinning or hair loss? Provia uses a safe, natural ingredient (Procapil) to effectively target the three main causes of premature hair thinning and hair loss. Susan loves it! Get an extra discount at https://proviahair.com/drew • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids share a lot on social media, but are there limits on what parents should share? What motivates you to post about your children online and, where do you draw the line between your kids' public and private life? In the second half of the show: the Princess of Wales revealed she's dealing with cancer and is asking for privacy.What was your experience sharing your cancer diagnosis? What helped you and your family cope?

Why is it still so difficult to find a way for everyone to access wifi on a flight? Chad opens with that discussion and some other nonsense before a conversation about 'mommy run' social media accounts and a new proposed law in St. Paul aimed at them. Plus, Jon Krawczynski joins with the latest in the drama of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez's quest to finish their purchase of the Timberwolves from Glen Taylor.

About the Guest(s): Paula Bookidis is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, an organization dedicated to empowering young girls to become women of courage, confidence, and character. With a focus on building skills in various areas such as STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and life skills, Paula leads the charge in equipping girls with the necessary tools to navigate an increasingly complex world. As a mother of three teenage girls, she brings a personal perspective to the challenges and opportunities that come with raising children in a digital age. Episode Summary: In this enlightening conversation on the "Who You Know Show," Trevor explores the digital landscape's influence on youth with guest Paula Bookidis, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Paula shares her mission to create and incorporate a safety-first online curriculum for Girl Scouts, ensuring they are equipped to identify potential online threats and protect themselves in a connected world. The discussion highlights the increasing need for cybersecurity education and parental guidance in the age of social media and online gaming. Paula Bookidis brings to light the pressing concerns regarding children's online safety and how the Girl Scouts of Central Texas are spearheading an initiative to combat digital dangers. By collaborating with "Not On Our Watch Texas," they aim to foster a learning environment where young girls can earn patches for mastering the skills necessary to safeguard themselves from online predators. The episode delves into the importance of adapting curriculum to different age groups and empowering parents to be effective guides in their children's online activities. Resources: Paula Bookidis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabookidis/ Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv  LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.com Chapters: (0:00:00) Paula introduces herself and discusses the need for parents to understand online dangers. (0:01:06) The partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Texas and not on our watch Texas to create online safety curriculum. (0:02:21) The importance of educating parents and children about recognizing online threats. (0:04:48) The relevance of online safety at different age levels and the prevalence of young children being online. (0:06:27) Conversation about the dangers of video games and the need for awareness and education. (0:08:10) The need for more information on what steps to take when facing online threats. (0:09:15) Preventing suicides related to online incidents. (0:09:56) Creating a safe and supportive environment for children to come forward with online issues. (0:10:28) The Girl Scouts initiative in Texas. (0:11:02) Conclusion.

It's time for a fresh discussion about sharing our kids online. AKA #Sharenting  Parents everywhere continue to share, despite the growing risks.  In this episode, I break down the current state of sharenting in today's digital era, including; the risks of CSAM and AI-generate deep fake nudes, the short-term and long-term effects on our children, an analysis of why we share and thoughts around how our sharing can effect other parents.  A takeaway for today:  *Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) refers to any content that depicts sexually explicit activities involving a child. This was previously referred to as "child pornography." As pornography implies consent, this term is no longer appropriate to use in reference to children. 

Prepare for an enlightening journey through episode 93 of the Criminology Academy podcast. Explore the dark side of the internet with cybercrime expert Dr. Eden Kamar, who delves into the disturbing trend of child online grooming. Through a detailed discussion about her groundbreaking research and studies, we also explore the role of parental guardianship in mitigating online grooming, the techniques employed by predators, and protective measures for children. Unveil the innovative use of chatbots and artificial intelligence for data collection and analysis of online sexual grooming techniques, highlighting the potential in safeguarding children and prosecuting offenders. Learn about the alarming findings, including the observed trend of more sexually knowledgeable children being specifically targeted for offline contact. Reflect on the importance of understanding the grooming process's non-linear nature, which can often be abrupt and direct. Dig deeper as the conversation explores the issue of webcam exploitation, particularly by online groomers. Recognize the deception within certain platforms that enable groomers to manipulate the victims' cameras without their awareness primarily through 'Whereby' as suggested by Dr. Kamar's study. Raise pressing questions on the safety design of such platforms and the role of software companies in securing user safety. Tune into this insightful conversation and empower yourself with knowledge against these cyber threats.

Lawmakers are trying to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a dangerous censorship bill that would give the government unprecedented control over the internet and force platforms to spy on youth. KOSA uses two methods to “protect” kids, and both of them are awful. First, KOSA would pressure platforms to install filters that would wipe the net of anything deemed “inappropriate” for minors. This = instructing platforms to censor, plain and simple. Places that already use content filters have restricted important information about suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ support groups, and KOSA would spread this kind of censorship to every corner of the internet. It's no surprise that anti-rights zealots are excited about KOSA: it would let them shut down websites that cover topics like race, gender, and sexuality.

There were some hopeful updates this week for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). In this conversation, attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett breaks down the latest updates and what parents should know about their kid's online safety. 

On our show last week, we had Sen. Amy Klobuchar share her take on the recent Senate hearing with tech executives. You remember the one, with the execs, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, doing their best to stall in response to searing questions about how to keep kids safe online. Klobuchar told us that hearing may have actually moved the needle on that issue. She stressed to us that such events educate the public and help lawmakers get on-the-record pledges of support for specific bills from tech CEOs. In the absence of federal rules, a patchwork of state laws has filled the void. How’s that going? Nicol Turner Lee, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, gave Marketplace’s Lily Jamali the rundown.

On our show last week, we had Sen. Amy Klobuchar share her take on the recent Senate hearing with tech executives. You remember the one, with the execs, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, doing their best to stall in response to searing questions about how to keep kids safe online. Klobuchar told us that hearing may have actually moved the needle on that issue. She stressed to us that such events educate the public and help lawmakers get on-the-record pledges of support for specific bills from tech CEOs. In the absence of federal rules, a patchwork of state laws has filled the void. How’s that going? Nicol Turner Lee, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, gave Marketplace’s Lily Jamali the rundown.

As we've written about repeatedly, efforts to protect kids online and improve their mental health at the moment all seem to be focused on taking social media away from them, even though all the evidence suggests this would be harmful, not helpful. Today, we're joined by Rob Morris, who aims to take a different approach with his online mental health service Koko, for a discussion about how the real way to help kids is to meet them where they're at.

Kids Online Safety Act Infographic Northeast Youth Ministry Summit (Register Now!!!) According to Wikipedia:   The "Kids Online Safety Act" (KOSA) is a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D‑CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R‑TN) in February 2022[1] and reintroduced in May 2023; the bill establishes guidelines meant to protect minors on social media platforms.[2] The bill charges individual state attorneys general with enforcing the bill.[3] The bill has been criticized by civil rights organizations for potentially enabling censorship, including of material important to marginalized groups.[4]Bill summary[edit] The bill is summarized by the Congressional Research Service with the following: This bill sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms. The requirements apply to covered platforms, which are applications or services (e.g., social networks) that connect to the internet and are likely to be used by minors. However, the bill exempts internet service providers, email services, educational institutions, and other specified entities from the requirements. Additionally, covered platforms must provide (1) minors (or their parents or guardians) with certain safeguards, such as settings that restrict access to minors' personal data; and (2) parents or guardians with tools to supervise minors' use of a platform, such as control of privacy and account settings. Covered platforms must also; disclose specified information, including details regarding the use of personalized recommendation systems and targeted advertising; allow parents, guardians, minors, and schools to report certain harms; refrain from facilitating advertising of age-restricted products or services (e.g., tobacco and gambling) to minors; and annually report on foreseeable risks of harm to minors from using the platform. — Congressional Research Service summary, 118th Congress S. 1409 Criticism[edit] The bill has been criticized by members of the "Don't Delete Art" (DDA) movement and anti-censorship groups due to the chances of increased online surveillance and heavy censorship of artists' work. Along with support from the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Coalition Against Censorship, Fight for the Future, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, DDA has encouraged people to signal their opposition through an online petition that labels KOSA as one of several "Bad Internet Bills."[5] A letter sent to the United States Congress by Evan Greer—director of Fight for the Future—and signed by multiple civil society groups claims that KOSA could backfire and cause more harm to minors.[6][7] Fight for the Future has set up a Stop KOSA website for people to sign a petition and contact lawmakers against the bill.[8] Interpretation of harms[edit] Critics, including the EFF, notes that the bill's definition of harm toward minors leaves room for broad interpretation decided by the state attorneys general who are charged with enforcing the bill,[9][10] likening it to the FOSTA-SESTA bills.[11] The conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation has written that the initial 2022 iteration of KOSA doesn't go far enough, as the bill doesn't explicitly list transgender healthcare as a harm.[12][13] The inclusion of the phrase "consistent with evidence-informed medical information"[14] could be used by attorneys general to cherry-pick anti-trans sources as justification, since there is no definition of what "evidence-based medical information" can include.[15] Senator Blackburn, co-author of the bill, has argued that some education about racism and the civil rights movement overlaps with critical race theory, which she labels a "dangerous ideology" that can inflict "mental and emotional damage" upon children.[16] She has also explicitly stated that the bill will be used to censor content involving the transgender community.[17] EFF columnist Jason Kelly states that in the framework provided by the bill, that KOSA could be used to censor education about racism in schools since it could be claimed that it impacts mental health.[18] References[edit] ^ "Blackburn, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act". blackburn.senate.gov. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ "S.1409 — 118th Congress (2023-2024)". Congress.gov. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ "S.1409 — 118th Congress (2023-2024)". Congress.gov. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. (Section 11 B) In any case in which the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of that State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by the engagement of any person in a practice that violates this Act or a regulation promulgated under this Act, the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in a district court of the United States or a State court of appropriate jurisdiction...S. 1409 ^ Lorenz, Taylor (February 1, 2024). "Online safety legislation is opposed by many it claims to protect". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 1, 2024. ^ Nayyar, Rhea (July 26, 2023). "Artists Call on Congress to Stop 'Bad Internet Bills'". Hyperallergic. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ "Letter: 90+ LGBTQ and human rights organizations oppose KOSA". Fight for the Future. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ Feiner, Lauren (May 2, 2023). "Lawmakers update Kids Online Safety Act to address potential harms, but fail to appease some activists, industry groups". CNBC. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ "Stop KOSA". Fight for the Future. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023. ^ Kelley, Jason (May 2, 2023). "The Kids Online Safety Act is Still A Huge Danger to Our Rights Online". Electronic Frontier Foundation. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. It will be based on vague requirements that any Attorney General could, more or less, make up. ^ Molloy, Parker (July 27, 2023). "Congress is About to Pass a Very Bad Internet Bill. Here's How You Can Stop It". Substack. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. The bill would enforce monitoring of anyone under the age of seventeen and give state attorneys general the power to censor content. ^ Philips, Sarah (July 27, 2023). "This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. Like SESTA/FOSTA, KOSA creates the aforementioned duty of care for social media companies, giving state attorneys general the power to sue sites like Instagram or Twitter if they put up content they deem "harmful" for kids and teens. With SESTA/FOSTA, we saw that tech companies preferred to shut down already-policed content about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ identities, and sex education than risk a lawsuit. ^ Eckert, Jared (March 21, 2022). "How Not To Keep Children Safe Online". The Heritage Foundation. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. ^ Philips, Sarah (July 27, 2023). "This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. KOSA's supporters might want to ignore the fact that it's a censorship bill in disguise, but the Heritage Foundation is saying the quiet part out loud. The hard-line conservative organization has openly said KOSA will help them censor the content conservatives don't want young people to have access to. ^ "S.1409". Congress.gov. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023. Sec 3.b.2: the covered platform or individuals on the platform from providing resources for the prevention or mitigation of suicidal behaviors, substance use, and other harms, including evidence-informed information and clinical resources. ^ Molloy, Parker (July 27, 2023). "Congress is About to Pass a Very Bad Internet Bill. Here's How You Can Stop It". Substack. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. (In a block quote from Evan Greer) The phrase "consistent with evidence-informed medical information" does nothing to prevent that, because AGs can always find cherry-picked studies to support their wild claims. They're doing this right now. In his "emergency" order attempting to ban gender-affirming care, Missouri's attorney general cited a Swedish study that claims there is a lack of evidence to support the efficacy and safety of gender-affirming care. There is no legal definition of "evidence-based." Those are just words. This bill will absolutely allow AGs to go after platforms for recommending speech they don't like to younger users. Tying the duty of care to specific mental health outcomes is also problematic because it will lead to suppression of all discussion around those important but controversial topics. ^ "Why Is Critical Race Theory Dangerous For Our Kids?". U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. While parents struggle to help their children manage the mental and emotional damage inflicted by this dangerous ideology, the left will continue to re-write our education system to fit their woke agenda—and they won't stop until CRT is in every classroom in America. I will gladly stand with Tennessee parents to demand an end to this latest, unhinged attempt to brainwash our nation's children. ^ "Senator appears to suggest bipartisan bill would censor transgender content online". NBC. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023. ^ Kelley, Jason (May 2, 2023). "The Kids Online Safety Act is Still A Huge Danger to Our Rights Online". Electronic Frontier Foundation. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023. KOSA's co-author, Sen. Blackburn of Tennessee, has referred to education about race discrimination as "dangerous for kids." Many states have agreed and recently moved to limit public education about the history of race, gender, and sexuality discrimination.

We talk to an immigration law expert about how a new Senate package would impact those seeking asylum in the U.S. Then, we take a look at a bill that aims to improve online safety for young people. Then, we talk to the creator of the Dignity Index, which measures the civility of political speech.

Today we are diving DEEP into the crucial world of parenting in the digital age with our special guest, internet safety expert Katie Greer! Katie is the former director of internet safety for the MA Attorney General's Office, and was directly involved with the development of one of the first internet safety programs ever. Katie educates us on some popular apps like Discord and Omegle, as well as gaming apps such as Call of Duty, and some crazy stories she's encountered on them, and WOW, we were shocked to hear what really goes on behind the icons! This episode is full of shock factors as we uncover how kids are hiding risky apps and content from their parents, and the importance of safety around technology. Our children are simply too young and not emotionally equipped to navigate that deep dark web. We learn invaluable tips and tricks to gain insight into our children's online social lives, and strategies for reducing screen time to make sure we focus on social skills that are just so crucial for development. The biggest takeaway for us, as parents to young children, is that the journey of safeguarding our kids begins today – don't wait until it's too late! Tune in now for a conversation that will revolutionize your approach to parenting in the digital era. You can find Katie's contact information and resources through her website, https://www.klgreer.com/ If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5 star rating and hit the follow button! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclubpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@badwivesclub⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badwivesclub/message

Apple's Vision Pro headset is now for sale in stores. Will it live up to the hype? Kevin Roose and Casey Newton tried it out to see. Then, in a high-profile congressional hearing on child safety and social media, Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, made an apology to families of victims of online child abuse. Is new legislation on the horizon? And finally, what the collapse of Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, means for the future of self-driving cars.Additional Reading: Apple readies its Vision‘Your Product Is Killing People': Tech Leaders Denounced Over Child SafetyCruise Says Hostility to Regulators Led to Grounding of Its Autonomous CarsWe want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok.

Big Tech overreach has devastated American youth. Join The Heritage Foundation for expert commentary following Senate testimony from the CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord on their failures to protect children online. Our program will highlight innovative policy solutions that state and federal leaders can leverage today to safeguard our kids online, beginning with a fireside chat between VA Attorney General Jason Miyares and Heritage President Kevin Roberts, followed by an expert panel discussion moderated by Tech Policy Center Director Kara Frederick, and ending with a keynote address by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Kids Online Safety Act and why is it such a contentious issue? Plus Google is bringing generative AI to Google Maps. And why is Tim Cook betting so much on the success of the Apple Vision Pro?Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Kids Online Safety Act and why is it such a contentious issue? Plus Google is bringing generative AI to Google Maps. And why is Tim Cook betting so much on the success of the Apple Vision Pro? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Powerful tech CEOs are grilled by senators and berated for failing to protect young people from grave dangers on social media with angry victims' relatives in the room. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, a senator that co-sponsored legislation aimed at keeping kids safe online, joins. Also, Donald Trump meets with the Teamsters union, hoping to drive a wedge between president Joe Biden and his traditionally loyal allies in organized labor. Plus, a dire new warning from the FBI director that Chinese hackers are preparing to wreak havoc on the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb. 1, 2024 ~ It was an intense Senate hearing on Wednesday, when CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X, and others were on hand to talk about the risks their products pose to young people. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the highlights of the hearing, and if anything meaningful will happen with Congress. Photo: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades ~ USA Today Network

The CEOs of several social media companies were grilled by members of Congress about the risks their products pose to children. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told the CEOs they have "blood on [their] hands." Parents whose children suffered or died as a result of social media were also at the hearing to listen to the executives answer tough questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Frances Haugen is a former Facebook product manager and was a whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents that led to a firestorm for the social media company back in 2021. She joins AC360 to discuss today's testimony and whether she thinks anything will change. Plus, right-wing media figures are targeting, arguably the most popular entertainer in the world, Taylor Swift. They are sharing an absurd conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl that claims the NFL and the Democratic Party are working together to deliver the 2024 presidential election to current President Joe Biden. Democratic Strategist James Carville tells AC360 how he feels about the GOP going against Swift and the Swifties.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Continuing on the topic of social media following congressional hearings with platform CEOs, Dave and Debby talk about the realities of parental control online. With inventions like the Gab phone, or optional manufacturers parental controls, do parents already have what they need to keep their kids safe online? Sen. Mike McKell talks joins D2 to talk about the bill and its details.  

Taylor Swift has been victimized by faked -- AI generated -- pornographic photos of her -- uploaded & circulating on social media -- mainly on the platform X. One listener sent us a question via text after this discussion, What are the dangers of uploading photos of our kids online? D2 asks CEO of Nexus IT Earl Foote to share his insight.

For the last episode of the season, Jeanine sits down with Kaleb to talk about their first month of marriage, the age gap, online hate, their future children, and more! We'll be back January 23rd!! Thanks for an amazing season! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy: https://www.instagram.com/HappyandHealthyPodcast/ Jeanine: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineamapola/ Kaleb: https://www.instagram.com/kalebward_/ Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRktmycQ/ Jeanine: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRktnchb/ You can also listen to the audio form on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Overcast, Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public.

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Former Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt joins Tom Ackerman and Debbie Monterrey talking about tomorrow being 'Kids Online Safety Act Day of Action.'     (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images/Alamy Images/Sipa USA) 

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Alissa Kanowitz, Co-Founder and Board Member for Families Fight Flu. Alissa Kanowitz discusses the death of her four-year-old daughter Amanda to the flu, along with the work her organization does to save lives and reduce hospitalizations by protecting children, families, and communities against influenza through education and advocacy. Kristin Bride, a Social Media Reform Advocate, also joins the show. Kristin Bride discusses the death of her 16-year-old son to suicide following a relentless cyber-bullying campaign by classmates, along with her work on the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act bill currently before Congress.

Julia Mazur, host of the great podcast Pretty Much Done, made an innocuous TikTok about how she spent her weekend as a single woman with no kids. And then a mob of right wing extremists attacked her for it.    Julia joins to tell her story, and what it tells us about being a single woman online.    Follow Julia's podcast Pretty Much Done: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-much-done/id1644967912 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, a group of parents and youth activists are visiting Capitol Hill to demand passage of the Kids Online Safety Act. KMOX's Megan Lynch talks with Joann Bogard, whose son Mason died at age 15 after participating in the "Choking Game" on YouTube.

This question comes from a mum who is becoming more concerned with what she shares online about her children. Is she over-reacting or is she right to have strict rules around her children's digital footprint? If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au  Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't' here. CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Elle Beattie  For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaishnavi Jayakumar, a former Meta head of youth policy, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it’s important to parents to be aware of the dangers of their kids showing up in AI-generated photos on social media, and what they can do to protect them. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

This week we are joined by Chris Gonzales. After working in law enforcement for 19 years, Chris felt God was calling him to a new fight to protect children in the digital realm. As a father, he understands firsthand why so many parents feel like they have nowhere to turn to find good content in a safe environment, so he launched a platform called GoodTube Kids to create a safe place for kids and a resource for parents all in one place. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org.

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Kick-starting Season 2 of "Coffee with Gays," we've revamped our pod and we're here with a fresh look, new artwork, and a mission to break the mold of what a gay podcast can be. Diving into online deception, calling out social media giants and dating apps for spam profiles and catfishing. This season amplifies our authenticity.We'll probe tech companies' role in user safety, need for transparency in content moderation, and delve into the political landscape, focusing on Jeff Jackson, a Democratic Senator Congressman from North Carolina. Also important topics like Section 230 which governs social media giants hasn't been updated since 1996!We'll discuss existing laws, tech companies' responsibilities, and end with a chat about dating and relationships in the internet era. Grab your coffee, join us in this unapologetic journey through the gay community. Let's redefine the conversation together.Show Notes:00:00 - Season kick-off

Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church, New Bern Podcast! Join Paul and Anna each Monday morning as they chat about upcoming church events, the week's sermon, and fun facts about the church. In today's episode, Paul-Scott recaps briefly his recent parent workshop about kids and the internet! The conversation is followed by the prayers, music, and sermon from Sunday's livestream service. Recorded live each week at First Pres in beautiful historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina. First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, North Carolina, established in 1817. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Building community, transforming lives, engaging the world. See more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firstpresnb.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/firstpresnb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch our streaming service each week at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCKw0GnheJfOUlVv_g5bBrEw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Permission to podcast/stream live music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-701790 and CCLI 3202763. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream recorded music from artist.io.

Nate Webb is a bully expert, a resiliency trainer, a professional School counselor, and a certified digital safety educator. Nate endured relentless bullying as a kid. Bullies and social media almost ended his life. Drawing from his experiences and from his studies as a professional school counselor, he passionately educates others about bullying, the dangers of social media, and how to raise resilient kids in a tech heavy world. He helps kids to get over bullies, get off social media, and love their lives.Follow Nate on Instagram.www.natewebbspeaker.comTools and websites Nate mentions:National Center On Sexual Exploitation Dirty Dozen ListBark Parental Controls That WorkImdb.com Website to Check MoviesWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.

A lot of what this show talks about broadly falls under the umbrella of “what can go wrong” with our shared future—and what we can do about it. And there are a lot of GREAT things about the internet—and quite a few shady, more than unfortunate things right below the surface, including child predators and child sex abuse material, or CSAM.Today I'm speaking with Julie Cordua, the CEO and Executive Director of Thorn, an organization co-founded with Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, focused on leveraging technology to combat child sexual abuse online—and Dr. Rebecca Portnoff, Thorn's Director of Data Science.In today's interview, we'll delve into the alarming intersection of AI technology and child exploitation: exploring the rise of AI-generated abusive content, the tactics of modern child predators harnessing AI tools, the prevailing threat overshadowing future AI risks, and the evolving stance of AI companies towards child safety since the inception of social media platforms. Join us as we unpack these pressing issues.

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You've probably come across a child influencer or two while scrolling through social media. Some have millions of followers...and in that world, followers usually equals money.  But where is the money these children earn actually going?  A new law was passed in the US this week to protect child influencers and ensure kids featured in social media videos are paid for their influencing work.  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at those laws to see if our Aussie influencer kids are also being adequately protected.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Elfy Scott With thanks to:  Catherine Archer - Researcher and Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University Producer: Elfy Scott Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics warn the bill could backfire and lead to widespread censorship and privacy concerns. How do you strike a balance between keeping kids safe and letting adults exercise their right to read and watch whatever they want? Josh Withrow, Resident Fellow of Technology and Innovation at the R Street Institute, joins guest host Ian Hoch to discuss the vague languange of the bill.

Fareedah Shaheed, aka CyberFareedah, has dedicated herself to educating the public on online safety. Today, we'll talk about the challenges she has faced in building a training company from scratch, targeting both consumers, and private business. Her journey is interesting from multiple perspectives: as a business owner, an immigrant, becoming an influencer, and establishing herself as a cybersecurity thought leader - all within less than half a decade!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-326 

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Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the risks of sharing your kids phtoos online, their own expereinces with their daighter, and some tips on how to mitigate the rirsk. Tony also uses his background in online security to make predictions about how tech might battle the misuse of photos in the future!

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In this episode, KJK Student Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk with Andrew Fishman, licensed clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois who works with clients to understand the impact of video games on mental health.  In this episode, they talk about the subject of kids socializing in video games.  Topics include why kids are using online games to meet people, what works and what doesn't work for balancing kids between the online and offline world, and simple strategies parents can use to ensure their kids are safe online. Links: Andrew Fishman on Psychology Today Show Notes: (05:16) Why kids are using video games to meet people (07:41)  Texting or Voice: How kids communicate in these virtual worlds (08:34)  Did Covid cause online meeting to explode? (09:18)  Stranger Danger: Can Anyone Talk to your Kids Online? (11:05)  At What Age Should You Trust Your Kids to Chat Online? (11:45)  Do Time Limitations Work? (12:46)  Why Some People Prefer Online Socialization (16:14)  Video Game Addiction: Is It Real? (16:59)  When Anything Could Be Classified as Addiction (17:47)  Dopamine Hits:  Overblown or Real? (19:13)  Simple Strategies Parents Can Implement to Get Kids Into the Real World (21:07)  Are Kids Even Interested in Reading Anymore? (23:12)  Roblox:  Friendly Game or Hateful Space (25:01)  How Parents Can Really Judge if a Game is Safe For Their Kids Transcript: Susan Stone: So I just got back folks out there in listening land from Portugal, and I haven't even told this story to Kristina yet. So one morning I'm at breakfast and I see a cute family, a mom, a dad, and a little boy. And I had noticed them the other day at breakfast and I actually had noticed them the evening before at dinner. We had landed at the same restaurant probably cuz the concierge always sends you to the same restaurant. Do you guys know that out there? Totally true. Totally true. And, The little boy is just being so well behaved. And I remember when my kids were little that it was really difficult in a restaurant to be kids. Kristina Supler: Oh, he has such anxiety going to a restaurant with these kids. Oh yeah.  Susan Stone: Yeah. Talking to the mother, she there, she's fascinating. She was really lovely. Fa. They're from the UK and I said, I cannot believe how well behaved your son is. I remember when my kids were little and you know how well they're doing on this trip to Portugal. While it was a lovely romantic vacation for my hus, hubby and I. I didn't really see it as a place for  Kristina Supler: kids families.  Susan Stone: Yeah. I mean it was, there were a lot of family, but when, I think when my kids were little mm-hmm. They just wanted to splish splash at the pool. Do kid stuff. I did a lot of kid stuff and she said,I really believe that to raise children, they need to be bored and come up with their own creativity. And in theory, I play by that rule too. Kids need to engage in imaginative play. But Kristina, the kid's face was glued  Kristina Supler: to a tablet, let me guess.  Susan Stone: To a tablet. I'm like, I saw where you were going with this. Ah, that is not imaginative play. In my days, I would give my kids blank paper, not even coloring books. And some crayons at a restaurant and say, Keep yourself busy, dude. And then they didn't, they misbehaved, but that stuck with me. Sure.  Kristina Supler: it's in this day and age when in any situation for kids, the minute there's like even a hint of misbehavior, you give them a device.  And even for adults, if you think about it in an awkward situation, you have time to kill. What do we do? We immediately turn to our devices versus looking around us talking to a stranger. Looking at something, on, on the street. It's just, we are so into our devices, whether it's kids or adults.  Susan Stone: Oh, how many times have you gone out to dinner with someone in their faces of, in their phone. And I've done it. And I'm not judging this parent because you know what? I didn't have that available when I raised my kids dad. Sure.  Kristina Supler: And I just also, as a working mom, I just have, I just think about you have a long day. You wanna enjoy an evening out with your family, with your kids. You wanna have family time. And then something starts to unravel or someone's a little cranky, or who knows what the situation is. It's, I get it. Like it's easy to just say, here, honey. Okay. Look at my phone.  Susan Stone: And so is the tablet, the older kid pacifier.  Kristina Supler: Sure. Look at that. I think so. yes. The tablet is the modern day Passy. There you go. There you go.  Susan Stone: There's your baby Bop. Or as Josh, I'm gonna embarrass you out there. He used to call him his baby ah. But why don't you introduce our guest.  Kristina Supler: Sure. So today we are really happy to be talking with Andrew Fishman. and we're gonna talk. Hi Andrew.  Andrew Fishman: Hello. I'm happy to hear here.  Kristina Supler: Welcome Andrew. Andrew's a licensed clinical social worker and therapist based in the Chicago area. He specializes in working with adolescents certified in treating video game addiction. Andrew is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by young individuals in today's digital world. Passes everywhere. He actively contributes in the field that's good, in the field of video games and mental health by sharing his insights and knowledge through his articles on Psychology Today.  Andrew's expertise has garnered attention beyond the realm of therapy. He's been featured in publications like The Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera. He's also given a host of Noteworthy speeches.  Today, what drew us to Andrew was an article that appeared in Psychology Today entitled, Why So Many Teens use Video Games to Meet others. And so this is a cool topic that we're gonna jump into. And again, Andrew, we're really happy to have you with us today. Welcome. Thank you again.  Susan Stone: So let's kick it off. Your article, which I have right here with me. Why so many teens use video games to meet others. Your premise is that the video games have become the new mall where kids meet. Can you, yeah. Talk about this and elaborate a little more.  Andrew Fishman: So kids really want to spend time with each other in person. But it's where can they go? They wanna hang out with each other in person. But they just there's nowhere to do it. When I was a kid, we had all sorts of places to go. That was 20 years ago. But all those places I looked at them, they're all closed, oh yeah.  Susan Stone: Or you don't feel safe sending them. My dad used to drop me off at the mall. Kristina Supler: I was gonna say, and my day, it was Camelot music. We all went and hung music store. So I, there's not a lot of places. For kids to go, I'm saying kids, but teens, young adults and people's houses. Susan Stone: Why not mm-hmm. The basement.  Andrew Fishman: Yeah. No, that's it. that's great. And that's one of the places that they have. I think part of the problem with, for my clients at least, is how do you get to those places? Mm-hmm. With both your parents now work. You're,and you don't have a car yet. You can't go to their, you can't go to somebody else's house. And a lot of the parents don't want their kids going anywhere during, on a school night, which makes a certain amount of sense, but that's now five sevenths of your week that you can't see other people. And so they're they come home on a Monday night and they're exhausted from school and they wanna see somebody else. They wanna talk to a peer. And their options are calling somebody on the phone, which nobody does, or they can,or they can text each other, which a lot of them do. Or they on, on Snapchat or something. Or they can have a long fun voice chat while sharing a game and that, so those, what they call third spaces, which is the place other than school or work or home, the malls, the bowling alleys, the churches, all sorts, the places we used to meet people. This has become their third place where you go home after school and you can go to a virtual third place and spend as much time with your friends as you want. And so it, it certainly makes sense that you would go there.  Susan Stone: How do you talk to each other? Or are you just playing? Explain how it works to this. Kristina Supler: Are people who are in these online communities only talking about the video games? Are these people talking about, I don't know, favorite food sports team's life?  Andrew Fishman: it depends on the game, but generally, yeah. People talk about all sorts of things when they're with friends. People talk about their day. They complain about teachers. They, do all the typical adolescent conversations and even if they're not, Talking about their lives outside of the games and they're just talking about it. I still think it's a positive experience.  Susan Stone: Wait, are they talking or is it texting?  Andrew Fishman: That's a, it's a good question. There's both. So some of the games, most games, if there's a multiplayer component, will have a text feature in the game. Some of them also have a voice chat, and there's also supplementary apps you can use. There's one that's really popular called Discord. It's a website and Yep. So it's for listeners, it's a website or app that you can use to communicate and build little virtual communities. I have, I, I met a few of them myself, and they're fun, but you, it also has a feature where you can just, make a group of friends and then set everybody up with a headset and then chat on this external app while playing a while, playing a game. Kristina Supler: Andrew, these online gaming communities,they're obviously extremely popular. Were they popular pre covid d or do you think Covid really caused the huge surge in, in the involvement of young people in these online communities?  Andrew Fishman: Actually, I think I, they've always been popular. I think that it's certainly, there, there was definitely a surge. And I think a lot of the surge was people much older than adolescents where I, I wasn't always online talking to people that's ing about adults,  Kristina Supler: I think. Andrew Fishman: Huh? Yeah. And so suddenly I was alone in my apartment. I just, I needed something to do. And I wasn't allowed to go outside for a lot of it. And so I could go to, somebody's virtual island in Animal Crossing and go run around and catch bugs there. And so that was just a nice way to spend time with other people. And so there was definitely a surge. I think the surge might have happened with our age kind of people though.  Susan Stone: Can, is it limited to your own friend group or can strangers infiltrate? Is this state?  Andrew Fishman: That's a really important point. So there are many people just talk to their friends. Some people only talk to the people on their team. If you're playing a team-based game, us versus them. And sometimes you're just open to anybody who's around. You can hear you talk and you can talk to them. They can talk to you.  I don't like that. I don't like that.  Right? And so and so that gets ugly really quickly. I hate that. I don't usually use it at all. Because as soon as I turn on a game, if I have what's called public chat on. There are slurs. There's derogatory comments made. There's ju offensive things said pretty quickly. I don't know that I've ever turned on and been turned on a game and really been happy with the conversation for the whole time. And so most of the time I just turn off the public chat option.  Susan Stone: I'm gonna ask you a question, Kristina. Sure. And then I wanna know what the expert has to think. Would you allow your youngest is how old for our listening?  Kristina Supler: almost 10.  Susan Stone: Would you allow your 10 year old to play this type of game? And I'd like to know what Andrew thinks about what age is appropriate.  Kristina Supler: Chatting and interacting with others. No. But Animal Crossing for example, is fairly benign. My son does play Animal Crossing and I watched it and it's a little animal game with the, the settings and the, age specification for, you know, the version we bought. But I mean, what do you think on that, Andrew? In terms of kids, let's say grade school, third, fourth, fifth, even sixth grade, and in these online games with the community interaction component in chatting? Susan Stone: Yeah. What age should you, what age is recommended in your professional opinion? Andrew Fishman: I think it depends on the kid and the level of maturity. So for public chat, I wouldn't let them use it until 16, 17 at the earliest. If they're old enough to, if they're mature enough to handle hearing some really heinous things. And they know how to handle them. For chat or chatting with their friends, that's a different story for me. if you would let them talk to their friends on the phone unsupervised, it's probably fine to have them talk to each other while playing a game. That doesn't bother me at all. But public chat even I turn that off most of the time. Cause it's bad in some places.  Susan Stone: Do you think we should put a time restriction on how long your, you let your kid play? Because you would let your kid go to the mall for hours? Andrew Fishman: And so there is some evidence that being on screens for too long every day is harmful. But it depends. I guess what the alternative is if they are, if they have the option to go to soccer practice, that's probably better for their physical health than their mental health is to be running around and being with people in person. But if not, if they would be sitting and playing a video game by themselves versus playing it with friends, that's, I wouldn't encourage with friends anyway. And if they're not showing any signs of video games doing harm to them. There's probably not much of an issue with sitting around and playing for several hours. Kristina Supler: Andrew, I can just imagine my peers, my friends, and Susan and I were based in Cleveland. And so though we're not in Chicago or New York, we're also not in a total social desert. And I can just hear people I know saying, why would anyone prefer this online socialization? I don't get it. So can you shed some light on why, in fact, some people do prefer online socialization?  Andrew Fishman: It's a lot easier for some people. It's, it might be the only thing that's possible for some of them. So take for instance, somebody who has depression. It is just by definition, really hard to get out of bed. You have low mood. It is hard for you to just find the energy to do anything. Let alone set up plans. And then leave the house and get dressed and showered, and then go out and get to the place and then have to use all this energy to socialize if you know the way you want to. That might just, that might literally not be possible for some people. You are,  Susan Stone: Would you say from a therapeutic perspective, the goal is to maybe use it for scaffolding? Or do you think it's enough for some people? Meaning would you say, if someone has severe depression, okay, why don't we start here, but I really wanna get you, so you're going to a party and not abstaining from a party. Or do you think, why are we, this works if it's not broken. And this person can socialize this way, who cares? What's the downside?  Andrew Fishman: And a lot of the time I do want to use it as a scaffolding, as a less bad option. Because it's research shows that it's not as good to be online as it is to be in person. I think we all, that's gonna be my question. Yep. And so it's better than not having a person to talk to for sure. But it is not as good as going out to a party if you're, if you have the ability to do. And so we're comparing, I think, three categories of people. One is the people who just can't. Who do not have the ability to make friends in person for a variety of reasons. People who can, but it's difficult. And then people who really it's a choice. they go out all the time and they also wanna supplement that with games. And so each one of those, I would encourage to be in person whenever possible. But it sounds like for each of those three categories and people, and for all of us, if you, if your choice is being isolated and alone in your place, or to be sharing even a virtual space with somebody else, that's probably better for your mental health, just as a social animal. Susan Stone: What about playing, having someone over and playing chess or Monopoly or Scrabble or banana grams?  Kristina Supler: I think though what I'm hearing Andrew say is that for many that's just not an option for potentially a variety of reasons. And so I think that, I don't know. Would anyone disagree that having a friend over to play a board game is preferred to online social interaction? Probably not. But maybe for whatever reason, you have an ill family member, you live in the middle of nowhere, who knows? maybe you can't.  Susan Stone: Andrew what? I, two good points. Kristina w  Kristina Supler: So we read a lot in the news and in magazines and newspapers about the negative effects of video games, video game addiction. The who?  Susan Stone: Yeah. Online addiction. You're your thing, right?  Kristina Supler: Yep. Or the, the predators trolling these online chat groups. And some. Really fear the internet in terms of allowing their children to have interaction with it. In your opinion, what are some of the red flags that parents should really watch out for in terms of gauging whether their child's use of the internet is becoming problematic? Susan Stone: And is video addiction a, is it real or is it just not? No limitations.  Andrew Fishman: That's, I think you're heading at the heart of something really important is that there isn't a psychological, there isn't a, a consensus yet. So there's a thing called the dsm. You may or not be familiar with it. It's what psychologists and psychiatrists use to diagnose people. Video game addiction is in there. But only in the back as a condition for future study. So they're, they're aware of it. They're researching it. They're not sure whether to put it in or not. But some of those criteria that they're suggesting might be in there are what you would expect.  The letting it interfere with your schoolwork or, professional life. If you're choosing to play a game, instead of hanging out with people in person. If you are choosing, if you're. Spending more money on games than you can afford.  Kristina Supler: Sounds like any vice really.  Andrew Fishman: Yeah, it is. Yes. Where if it is starting to affect the, your quality of life, it's affecting the way that you live and you have lost control over it. That it's like any vice. But this, it seems like this is, video games are intentionally made to be habit forming. So it does feel a little more specific, like a kind of addiction rather than, let's say eating or, golf. Because, you could have the same kind of problems with golf where you would go there instead of Thanksgiving. And you could choose to ignore other people and spend a ton of money on it. But golf isn't specifically made to be addicting like video games are.  Susan Stone: I read an article that people get little dopamine hits. When they play video games. Is that real?  Kristina Supler: Yes. So like the slots in  Andrew Fishman: Vegas Uhhuh. Yeah. So I think that's a little bit of a, it is technically correct. But I think that's overblown because technically anything you enjoy gives you dopamine. And so that's just the mechanism by which your brain tells you that something is fun. And so when people say, well, video games give you dopamine, and so does heroin, that's not a fair comparison. Eating something gives you dopamine too. Really anything that you, you know that makes you smile is gotta give you dopamine. And so for me, an ice cream Sunday,  Kristina Supler: I was just, yes, ice cream Sunday gives you, which I save ice cream Sunday might give. Not really because like it genuinely makes me happy.  Susan Stone: Oh my gosh. A little hot fudge and whipped cream and some salted pe. We've gotta go to Mitchell today. It is my birthday today. So I want a Sundae yay. Thanks. Thanks. I get to be with you Andrew. Now we're socializing right now. I'm getting to know you. Mm-hmm.  Kristina Supler: So what are your thoughts, Andrew, in terms of guardrails that parents can put in place to help their kids find the balance between, Okay. Online socialization, good outlet. But also, as Susan says, have a friend over for a board game or go play soccer with some classmates. Go ride your bike, whatever. What are your thoughts on parameters parents can put into place?  Susan Stone: Or walk The dog Love Dog  Kristina Supler: and the dog. Walk my kids to help walk the dogs. Walk the dog.  Andrew Fishman: One thing I often recommend to parents is to not take the games away. As much as add other things in. In their place. I love that. So if you're, if you're going to tell your kid, all right, you're playing too many video games, you should, we're gonna live at you to an hour a day and you haven't filled that time with something else, then they're going to want to play more and more. They're gonna complain. They're going want to do that. If you then say, all right, let's get your ballet lessons. That sounds fun. Let's do that two days a week. You have expressed interest in that. Let's get you going.  Kristina Supler: Wasn't it also human nature? The minute you tell someone they can't have something that's prohibited, it's all you want.  Susan Stone: Yeah.  I still remember Saturday nights at home when watching my lineup was Love Boat and Fantasy Island and you've just aged yourself. I just did, but and I would spend sometimes, and then Sunday morning cartoons, I could watch those for hours. Is this healthier than regular tv?  Andrew Fishman: There actually isn't very much evidence to suggest that it's any better or worse. Interesting that you are being more active while you're playing a video game. So if anything that aspect is, is better, but it's. would you rather be playing a game or watching somebody else play one or watching somebody else or just passively watching Netflix for several hours. Or engaging with your friends in a virtual space. Kristina Supler: That's a great point, Susan. Cause I hadn't thought about that in terms of, is playing a video game really all that different from just watching tv? Mm-hmm. Arguably not. And yet, some might argue that video games are unfairly vilified versus A kid plopped in front of the television on Netflix for three, four hours. Susan Stone: What I get concerned about though, is I'm a big pleasure reader. As are you. I am, I love to curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. I'm not that picky on my beverages. But do you think Andrew kids are just reading for pleasure anymore?  Andrew Fishman: I think yes. I think it depends on the kid and it depends on the environment they grew up in. I think that people watch their parents more than they realize. And so if you are the kind of person who is saying, you should be reading more and you mean it, but you are on your phone playing Candy Crush for several hours a day, they see that. Yeah. They see that. That's what people do.  Where if you are the kind of person who shows them through your actions of other things to do. If you are the kind of person who does dedicate time to reading, they might pick that up. If you read with them and or find books, go to the library, find books recommended for them. Find that ones that they would really enjoy. A lot of kids would choose a book  Susan Stone: Or cooking. I spent a lot of time with my 17 year old in the kitchen and we cook some wacky things.  Kristina Supler: But I love the, it's just food for thought for parents in terms of, no pun intended. There you go. The environmental influence, sometimes Susan and I deal with parents who all over the country are dealing with various issues tied to, you know, a child being in crisis and kids, students of all ages. And sometimes it's, we get these cases with these really big issues. and there's all these therapists and counselors and you name it with outside professionals involved.  And sometimes it's like the easiest, not easiest, but simple things shouldn't be overlooked. You want your kid to read, have books in your house. You want your child to do be more active. Ha spend less time online with video games. Provide other options. Have other stuff in the house available. It's just, I, as we're talking, I'm just thinking about like the importance of not overlooking basics. Susan Stone: I'm a big fan of KISS method. Keep it simple. So were any other parting thoughts? Is there anything we haven't asked you that you really need our listeners to know about what you do? Warning signs, benefits, the floors open. I'm gonna say take your best shot.  Andrew Fishman: I think one thing that I really want to address is the game Roblox. Because it's the most popular game. It's the most popular game for I think, five to 12 year olds, or was last year at least. It's a, it is a people misunderstand it. They think it is a game. it's a platform for building and playing games. So all of the games you look like a little Lego person running around. It's very blocky, very sort of Minecraft aesthetic. But you can make any game you want using this software. So I think there's, I think there are 4 million different games people to, for people to join. Like different, you can play tag or you can play a shooting game or you can raise pets. Or you can, there, there are millions literally of, different kinds of games you can play. And it is as complicated as that because it's so varied. They, the social environment in a game where people are gardening for fun is gonna be very different than one where people are playing something for doing something violent.  There was shooting, yeah, there was a really notorious example that they took down. But existed for some time. Was there was a on Roblox? on Roblox? Yes. Okay. So this was something you could go to, And join at least pub publicly for at least a while before they caught it and took it down. But there was a concentration camp simulator.  Kristina Supler: Oh my God. Oh my gosh.  Andrew Fishman: Which is, which is like the worst thing I could possibly think of for people to be going, I to be going and participating in. And this was not meant to be ed educational or anything. This was just for fun doing some really hateful things. And so the people in that community are gonna be very different than the people in the other ones. And so parents here, I'm going on Roblox, and they think, okay, Roblox is fine. Roblox is a catchall term for a lot of things. Some of which are great and some of which are really not. And so I think parents should be careful which games they're playing on Roblox to play with them to see what kind of game culture they're experiencing. There's voice chat in the game itself. So if they can turn that on, then anybody can talk to you if you set, if you have that set onto, if you have that, setting set on. So that's something to be really careful about. And more than anything, I'd recommend that parents try the games themselves and play with a play along with their kids. Just say, Hey, you can playing that a lot. let me, can you show me how to do that?  Susan Stone: That's tonight's dinner conversation. You know what I do with my, daughter every night? We Wordle. Awesome.  Kristina Supler: I love Wordle. My kids are big Wordlers too, but I'm not.  Susan Stone: Yeah, you're not a Wordler.  Kristina Supler: I'm not a wordler, but my kids like that. I love Wordle. Yeah.  Susan Stone: Yeah. I love world Wordle. And actually it's interesting because I learn things about my daughter every time I play Wordle in terms of strategy. She's far more strategic than I am I this roadblock though. Listeners out there,  Kristina Supler: good tip for parents. Really play the games with your kids. Know exactly what the games entail. That's, again, really straightforward advice, but excellent advice and.  Susan Stone: Ask questions. Wow. Wow. We packed a lot in 30 minutes. You did.  Kristina Supler: Well, thanks for joining us, Andrew. It was a real, thank you so much for having me. Yeah, it was a good time chatting with you about these online communities and the gaming world. And I think that you've, demystified some points for us and I think helped us, you know, or hopefully helped our listeners recognize that there's some good in there too. And think about your own child and your circumstances and your family and just know what's going on with the game. So thanks.  Susan Stone: I'm still on Roblox I can't get off of it, but thank you.  Andrew Fishman: So I don't wanna vilify Roblox. There's a lot of good there too. There's a lot of safe communities for kids. But there's just be careful. Talk to your kids. Play the games with your kids. J. Make your own decision as a parent. Yeah. But thank you so much for having me. Bye-Bye. Thank you. 

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 1 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Online safety Families were challenged to have their children play a game online Why kids lie about what they're doing online How to have the 'online safety' conversation with your kids Talk early. Talk often. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning - Parental discretion advised* Topics included in this episode - Is it risky to post photos of your children online in their school uniform? How often are these photos used in grooming & sexual extortion cases? How to post online safely Use appropriate privacy settings Do you know all of your 'friends' on social media? Have conversations very early around devices & social media ACCCE with the AFP Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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