#child-safety

#child-safety

Generative AI misuse poses significant threats to child safety, and platforms must adopt AI development principles to prevent harm. [ more ]

The European Union demands TikTok to provide information on its new app, potentially suspending addictive features posing risks to kids. [ more ]

Children under 14 banned from social media in Florida

Parental consent required for 14-15-year-olds on social media

Penalties for violations of the law [ more ]

Children may be better suited for Mars colonization due to adaptability, but risks like radiation and gravity effects are concerning.

Lack of consideration for child safety and parental consent in controversial projects like sending children to Mars raises ethical issues. [ more ]

Children are exposed to violent online content at a young age in the UK.

Tech platforms are criticized for not doing enough to protect young users from harmful content. [ more ]

Moving a toddler to a big kid bed can be daunting.

Consider locking your child's bedroom door at night for safety reasons. [ more ]

Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, is calling for smartphones for under-16s without social media apps.

Ghey also wants software that can flag inappropriate searches to parents' phones. [ more ]

Employees estimated 100,000 child users were harassed daily on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta rejected recommendations to redesign the 'People You May Know' algorithm to protect minors. [ more ]

Safety concerns, cyberbullying, online predators, explicit content, and time management are some reasons why parents might feel the need to go through their kid's phone.

Whether or not it's okay to check your child's phone without telling them depends on the specific situation. [ more ]

The UK government is considering raising the age limit for accessing social media from 13 to 16.

The government's Online Safety Act includes measures to enforce age limits on social platforms.

The government has been unable to implement an outright ban on encryption despite concerns over child safety. [ more ]

Stranger attempted to kidnap two girls in Moreno Valley while they were walking to school, with one girl managing to break free and report the incident. [ more ]

Unintended acceleration recall on JAKKS Pacific's Mario Kart 24 Volt Ride-On Racer due to stuck accelerator pedal. [ more ]

Highlighting the risks minors face in online gaming environments and advocating for a safer digital space. [ more ]

EU Commission investigating TikTok under DSA for child safety, privacy, and transparency issues.

Potential fines up to 6% of global turnover for violations. [ more ]

Parents and activists are calling for stricter regulations on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 16.

Some lawmakers in the US and UK are considering banning under-16s from using social media or implementing tougher curbs on their use. [ more ]

Recall of 8 million laundry detergent packets in the U.S. and Canada due to packaging defect.

No confirmed injuries from the defect but potential risks for children and others. [ more ]

An investigation has been launched after a teacher allegedly punched a Black schoolboy multiple times at a London school.

The school, Islington Council, and the Metropolitan Police are all involved in the investigation. [ more ]

The Randle Wall Climbing Handle by Shelfology is a durable and playful indoor climbing accessory designed to withstand kids' play patterns with safety in mind.

The Randle handle design underwent improvements to enhance stability, doubling its resistance by adding two anchor points and lag screws. [ more ]

Parents should never leave children unsupervised with dogs to prevent serious injuries.

New laws require XL Bullies to be registered, microchipped, neutered, and leashed with a muzzle in public spaces. [ more ]

Heavy rains in a nature reserve lead to a toddler going missing in flooded river.

Locals express concerns about flooding affecting a popular nature reserve. [ more ]

Search and rescue operation ongoing for missing toddler in Leicestershire river

Emergency services and specialized teams involved in the search [ more ]

Rishi Sunak has declined to support calls for social media apps to be banned on smartphones for under-16s.

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary cited the new Online Safety Act as a means to protect children online. [ more ]

Brianna Ghey's mother does not blame the parents of her daughter's killers and would be open to meeting them.

She is launching a campaign calling for social media apps to be banned on smartphones for children. [ more ]

Idris Elba calls for banning of machetes and zombie knives

Elba wants to prevent children from ending up in hospital [ more ]

A 12-year-old accidentally shot himself in the head in Homestead, flown to hospital in stable condition.

The incident occurred at a home in Homestead, and details on how the boy obtained the gun have not been disclosed. [ more ]

School district addressing teacher's arrest for lewd acts with a minor

Legal consequences and charges faced by the former teacher [ more ]

Dogs can bite even trusted family pets.

Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs annually. [ more ]

A 9-year-old girl was briefly kidnapped while walking home from school in Sanger, CA.

The girl was let go after two blocks, unharmed due to her loud screaming. [ more ]

Sledding can be dangerous and lead to serious injuries, sending over 20,000 children to the ER each year.

When choosing a sledding hill, it should have a slope that evens out at the end to allow for a safe stop. [ more ]

Parents should be aware that child predators are a reality and it only takes one person to make a safe neighborhood unsafe.

Safety in numbers is important, and parents should have conversations with their children about what to do in dangerous situations. [ more ]

The number of at-risk children being removed from their homes in Santa Clara County has significantly increased in recent months.

The child welfare agency in the county is placing more emphasis on child safety and increasing court supervision for at-risk children. [ more ]

It is not recommended to leave infants or young children alone at home as they are not capable of taking care of themselves.

Even leaving a newborn alone for a few minutes can be considered irresponsible and dangerous. [ more ]