Tag: Teen Safety
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Snapchat Expands Parental Controls with Family Center to Track Teens’ Screen Time and Friends
Snapchat introduces Family Center to help parents monitor teens’ online activity Snapchat has unveiled a new set of parental controls designed to give guardians more visibility into their teens’ social media behavior. Known as the Family Center, the feature appears as a response to ongoing concerns about screen time, mental health, and the influence of…
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Snapchat Expands Parental Controls to Show Who Kids Talk to and What They Do
What’s Changing in Snapchat’s Family Center Snapchat is rolling out an update to its Family Center that gives parents more visibility into their children’s app activity. The enhanced controls focus on two core areas: who their kids are communicating with and which app features they are using the most. This change reflects a broader push…
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Car rolls near Bendigo leaves 17-year-old critically injured
Investigation underway after crash near Bendigo Emergency crews were called to the scene on Elmore-Raywood Road in Elmore just after 2.30am following reports that a car left the road and rolled. A group of young people was in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and authorities say a 17-year-old boy is now fighting…
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In Focus: Should Social Media Be Banned for Teens in Singapore?
Introduction: A Divisive Question Singapore has long emphasized safety, discipline, and education. In a digital era where a teenager’s life can unfold in a few taps, the question of whether social media should be banned for teens—at least for a time or under certain conditions—is polarizing. Advocates cite mental health concerns, exposure to inappropriate content,…
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What the Under-16s Social Media Ban Means for Young Men and Online Life
Australia’s Bold Move: A Ban Aimed at Protecting Adolescents Australia is rolling out a world-first policy that bars social media access for anyone under 16. The rule, designed after months of debate and mounting community concerns, signals a new era in how society protects younger users online. Meta has committed to winding down teen accounts…
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Meta Gives Australian Teens Two-Week Warning Ahead of Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pivotal Move Ahead of a Landmark Ban Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is taking a proactive step in Australia as a sweeping social media ban targeting under-16s looms. The company has begun issuing hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers a two-week warning period to either download or delete their…
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Inhalation of Aerosol Deodorant: Tragic Case of a 14-Year-Old’s Death in Ireland
Overview of the Inquest The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Sarah Mescall, a second-year student from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, Co Clare, has underscored the dangers associated with inhaling volatile substances from everyday products. Sarah died after suffering irreversible brain damage following the inhalation of contents from a female aerosol deodorant. The events unfolded over several…
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Robber-on-bike nabbed in Manila after preying on teens
Manila incident: Robber-on-bike targeted teens near a school A bicycle-riding robber was arrested in Manila after he allegedly targeted two teenagers in front of Manuel A. Roxas High School in the Paco district. The incident occurred on Sunday, Oct. 12, when the suspect approached the youths, feigning a request for directions before drawing a knife…
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Manila Robber on Bike Nabbed After Targeting Teens with Cellphones
Incident Overview A bicycle-riding robber was apprehended in Manila after allegedly targeting two teenagers and stealing their cellphones in broad daylight near Manuel A. Roxas High School in Paco. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, when the suspect, known by the alias Billy Boy, approached the victims under the guise of asking for directions.…
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American Convicted of Assaulting 14-Year-Old in Troms
Introduction In a troubling case that has captured the attention of both American and Norwegian media, an American man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Troms, Norway. This incident highlights critical issues surrounding travel, crime, and youth safety. Details of the Case According to the charges, the man traveled from the…