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Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Kids can bypass some age checks with a drawn-on mustache

Age verification measures under the Online Safety Act are ineffective, with many children easily bypassing them to access harmful content.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?

The Tin Can is a child-friendly phone designed to limit tech exposure, featuring no apps or games, and promoting safe communication.
#child-safety
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
London startup

SafetyMode warns MPs of 'false choice' on child smartphone safety as global pressure mounts

SafetyMode advocates for on-device technology to balance children's smartphone safety and access to the digital economy.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

SafetyMode warns MPs of 'false choice' on child smartphone safety as global pressure mounts

SafetyMode advocates for on-device technology to balance children's smartphone safety and access to the digital economy.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
more#child-safety
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

At nine, I disappeared into home schooling. No one came looking

A mother practices intensive unschooling and infantilization, isolating her daughter, enforcing baby-like behaviors, and avoiding state oversight.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

My Parents Hid A Dark Secret While Preaching Purity That Nearly Destroyed Our Family

Strict parental religious beliefs and controlling behavior caused avoidance of birth control, leading to unplanned, unprotected first intercourse amid family dysfunction.
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

My Family Was On A TLC Reality Show. Here's The Dark Secret That Never Aired.

A childhood shaped by strict evangelical parental control, publicized on reality TV, enforced obedience, and punishment of dissent that prioritized parental authority over children's autonomy.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Your Halloween Candy Rules Keep Backfiring On You

Restrictive Halloween candy rules spark family conflict, encourage sneaking and binge eating, and often respond to misplaced fears rather than real health risks.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

Former Nickelodeon Star Ashley Argota Reveals Alleged Abuse She Suffered At Her Mother's Hands

Ashley Argota alleges her mother physically, emotionally, and financially abused and controlled her during and after her True Jackson V.P. career.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

We wish it never existed': readers tell us about their family's use of YouTube

YouTube's algorithm poses challenges for parental control, prompting many Australian families to restrict usage.
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

I tested Grok's Valentine sex chatbot and it (mostly) behaved

"We go where the conversation goes, no limits. I just don't do small talk... or lies..." This indicates the chatbot's commitment to genuine engagement and the desire to move beyond superficial interactions.
Online learning
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#supreme-court
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Supreme Court rules Maryland parents with religious objections can withdraw kids from public school LGBTQ lessons.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 year ago

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents in LGBTQ book opt-out case

The Supreme Court may uphold parental rights to opt out of LGBTQ-themed education for religious reasons.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 year ago

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents in LGBTQ book opt-out case

The Supreme Court may uphold parental rights to opt out of LGBTQ-themed education for religious reasons.
more#supreme-court
fromEngadget
11 months ago

Ask Engadget: How do I set up an Xbox for my kid?

In typical Microsoft fashion, though, setting up Xbox family accounts can be a bit confusing, so let's go over it step by step.
Video games
Apple
fromTechCrunch
11 months ago

Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas' governor to ditch online child safety bill | TechCrunch

Tim Cook opposed a Texas bill requiring age verification for device owners, citing privacy concerns for users.
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