Instagram is a playground for sex traffickers and child predators. If your kids are on Instagram or you're considering it, this is a MUST READ!
Instagram Alert! Are Sex Traffickers Targeting Your Kids? | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/instagram-alert-sex-traffickers-targeting-your-kids
A father’s warning to other parents about Instagram. A father in Michigan wrote a harrowing experience about. uncovering a sex trafficking plot in his daughter’s Instagram account.…
Instagram is a hot spot for child predators and sex traffickers. Will the updates to their new reporting tool make Instagram a safer space?
Instagram Safety Upgrade! Discover New Tool to Protect Youth | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/instagram-safety-upgrade-discover-new-tool-protect-youth
Instagram Safety Upgrade! Discover New Tool to Protect Youth. Defend Young Minds Staff. September 17, 2020. Instagram is making an effort to create a safer space for its users--especially for youth!…
Tweens and teens LOVE Instagram. Unfortunately it's often called Instaporn! Learn what parents can do to help kids stay safe and whether we recommend...
Is Instagram Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/is-instagram-safe-for-kids
Is Instagram Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know. Kristen A. Jenson, MA. July 13, 2017. Instagram users are growing exponentially, but there’s a dark side--which is why it’s often called. Instaporn!…
Facebook confirmed plans to create an Instagram for kids ages 6-13. Find out why we think all parents should be concerned.
Instagram for KIDS?! 3 Red Flags Every Parent Should Consider | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/instagram-for-kids-3-red-flags-every-parent-should-consider
Instagram for KIDS? 3 Red Flags Every Parent Should Consider. Defend Young Minds Staff. April 6, 2021. Facebook has confirmed. plans to create an Instagram for kids ages 6-12.…
The latest online safety news for families: use new iOS 12 Screen Time controls for a fun family challenge. Plus how predators are contacting kids through games and apps like Fortnite and Instagram.
5 Must-Know Online Trends for Parents and Kids to Talk Over Now | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/5-must-know-online-trends-parents-kids-talk
Apps: New Instagram Video Chat Gives Predators Access to Kids. Instragram launched a. new video chat. feature this summer. Everyone who has updated to the latest version of the app. now has the ability to video chat through DM.…
Parents often ask themselves "is social media safe for kids?" The answer isn't easy. A movement to make app ratings more accurate is underway. #fixappratings
Social Media App Ratings: Can Parents Trust Them? | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/social-media-app-ratings-can-parents-trust-them
If your 13 year old wants to download Snapchat or Instagram, how do you know if these apps are age-appropriate? In the App Store, both Snapchat and Instagram are rated “12+.” But who's doing the rating? (Good question!)…
Just silly dances? Collin Kartchner shares what's REALLY on TikTok and how to talk to kids about freeing themselves from this toxic app.
TikTok: The Sound of an App Stealing Your Kid's Life Away | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/tiktok-sound-app-stealing-your-kids-life-away
I spent hours scrolling the app, especially their “For You" page, which is similar to the “Discover” page on Snapchat or Instagram.…
Porn targets kids in so many ways it's hard to keep up! Are there any of these that shock you? We find people are often surprised by #9!
10 Sneaky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2021 | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/10-sneaky-ways-porn-will-target-your-kids-2021
In this post you’ll find how. porn targets kids through…. explicit ads on apps made for kids, deepfake technology, the dark web, erotic lit, erotic. podcasts, porn spam on Google Drive, social media such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram…
Learn to set privacy controls on kids' iPhones so they cannot be cyber flashed by anonymous strangers. And discover the disturbing results when a mom posed as a teen girl on Snapchat!
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Here’s her daring experiment: She set up accounts on both Snapchat and Instagram, posing as a 15-year-old girl. Using a cartoon avatar and some innocent hashtags, she posted a simple message: “Hey everyone!…
Discover the top 11 ways porn targets kids in 2024 – an essential guide for parents. Learn hidden dangers and stay ahead with the tools kids need to reject porn.
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Kids and teens do so in a variety of messaging apps including text, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, Messenger, Discord, and more.…
Learn how sextortion scams target teens and fuel suicide. John DeMay and expert intel analyst Paul Raffile share tips for parents to keep kids safer online.
Sextortion Scams and Teen Suicide: One Father's Urgent Warning | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/sextortion-scams-and-teen-suicide-one-fathers-urgent-warning
He was literally murdered in his bedroom at three o'clock in the morning, six hours. after his first Instagram message.…
Snapchat is the favorite social media app of teens. Learn the basics, the risks, and most importantly - what to talk about with your kids!
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That’s right, 45% of teens say Snapchat is their go-to social network, eclipsing Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Our kids have been raised in a visual culture, and Snapchat fits right in with that interest.…
"What are the most dangerous apps for kids?" is the wrong question. Instead, learn what features make apps dangerous so you can evaluate any app your kid asks for.
How To Spot The Most Dangerous Apps For Kids | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/most-dangerous-apps-for-kids
We’ve seen this take place in several popular apps: Instagram and YouTube: These platforms introduced. Reels and. Shorts. to compete with TikTok’s short-form video success.…
Top trends affecting kids in social media world: teens do a 14-day social media cleanse; new research connects social media use and mental health; Tumblr app bans porn; and, kid’s fashion sending inappropriate messages.
Parent Alert! The Surprising Results When 10 Teen Girls Did a Digital Detox | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/news-alert-surprising-results-girls-digital-detox
Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. - and tracked the users objectively. Some of the key findings: All participants who started with varying levels of depression. reported feeling better about themselves when limiting social media use.…
Finally some good news! Thankfully, advocacy groups, lawmakers, influencers and parents are fighting to protect kids from online predators and porn…
5 Remarkable Victories in the War Against the Porn Industry | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/5-remarkable-victories-in-war-against-porn-industry
Instagram. page for step-by-step instructions to set it up. iOS 17 is required for this feature, make sure your device is updated. Related: Porn on an Apple Watch? How Clever Kids Find It and How You Can Block It. 3.…
Discover strategies for safe video game use for kids, including setting time limits, choosing games together, and exploring healthy alternatives.
7 Smart Tips for Safe Video Game Use—and the Option to Opt-Out! | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/7-smart-tips-for-safe-video-game-use
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I often say, “No child deserves to face the porn industry alone!” But exactly what is the porn industry. And what should you know about it?
Today’s Porn Industry: 5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know | Defend Young Mindswww.defendyoungminds.com/post/porn-industry-101-for-parents-discover-what-your-kids-are-up-against
Instagram Alert! Are Sex Traffickers Targeting Your Kids? #2 Easy Access for Kids: The Porn Industry’s Business Model Makes Access to Hard Core Porn FREE.…
