#parental-concerns
#parental-concerns

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF parents

Parents want Ethnic Studies to be an elective, not mandatory

UK news

Vicar apologises after telling sobbing children Santa isn't real'

fromTODAY.com

1 week ago

NYC parents

Internet's Divided: Mom Is Livid That School Charged $15 To Get Her Son's Confiscated Phone Back

fromPadailypost

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF parents

Parents want Ethnic Studies to be an elective, not mandatory

UK news

Vicar apologises after telling sobbing children Santa isn't real'

A Phone That Blocks All of the Bad Stuff

The rise of alternative devices reflects parental concerns about smartphone legacies and social media harms on children.

Families are increasingly seeking limited-functionality phones to mitigate social media exposure and foster healthier technology engagements.

Mum wasn't thrilled with my tattoos, then I suggested she get one too | Mike Hohnen

Mum was never religious, but that night, so concerned Mathew would catch some horrible disease or infection, she prayed.

Parenting

NYC LGBT

Exclusive | Parents outraged by trans film for kids at Museum of Natural History: 'Should be off-limits'

The Museum of Natural History's inclusion of a drag-themed film drew significant criticism from parents for its perceived lack of relevance to natural history.

fromBusiness Insider

My teenage sons started strength training, which terrified me. I implemented some rules to keep them safe.

I'm now trying to be more open to my sons' interest in weightlifting, recognizing its benefits while addressing my concerns about gym culture and their well-being.

Parenting

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay high school baseball program faces heat after apparent racist taunts

The anger I have from all of this is not the boys. It's not even the coach... It's the complete lack of an effective response from the district.

SF parents

Relationships

fromIndieWire

'Forever' Review: Netflix's Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love

'Forever' explores the complexities of teenage love alongside themes of race and parental fear in a relatable setting.

#school-safety

fromsilive

NYC parents

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

fromIndependent

NYC parents

'My son was centimetres from death,' says father of boy (11) stabbed at Dublin school

fromsilive

NYC parents

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

fromIndependent

NYC parents

'My son was centimetres from death,' says father of boy (11) stabbed at Dublin school

more#school-safety

#child-safety

Social media marketing

Social media bans for teens: Australia has passed one, should other countries follow suit?

Social media's impact on children is a growing concern, highlighted by Australia's ban for under-16s.

The UK government is indecisive about similar bans, with mixed opinions from officials.

Privacy technologies

Risks to children playing Roblox deeply disturbing', say researchers

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content and risks from adult interactions, posing serious safety concerns despite parental control efforts.

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto startup

An Uber drove away with her kid. Then Uber wouldn't connect her or police with the driver | CBC News

Social media marketing

Social media bans for teens: Australia has passed one, should other countries follow suit?

Social media's impact on children is a growing concern, highlighted by Australia's ban for under-16s.

The UK government is indecisive about similar bans, with mixed opinions from officials.

Privacy technologies

Risks to children playing Roblox deeply disturbing', say researchers

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content and risks from adult interactions, posing serious safety concerns despite parental control efforts.

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto startup

An Uber drove away with her kid. Then Uber wouldn't connect her or police with the driver | CBC News

Minecraft movie screening pandemonium caught on video sparks angry anti-kid backlash: 'Effective condom ad'

The chaotic behavior of young audiences at 'A Minecraft Movie' screenings has led to widespread concern among parents about youth conduct.

SF parents

fromIrish Independent

Dozens of parents raise concerns over 'unnecessary' child hip surgeries, Dail told

Unwarranted hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children raise serious concerns for parents and healthcare providers.

Marketing tech

fromBusiness Insider

Parents are worried about AI chatbots popping up in kids' apps. Experts say here's what to watch for.

AI chatbots in children's apps may lead to oversharing and confusion about reality, raising concerns among parents.

fromScary Mommy

ICE Agents Detained An Adult During Chicago School Drop-Off

Acero officials stated that ICE and federal agents approached a car outside Soto High School, detaining a father as students were dropped off for class.

NYC parents

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

'As a mum to two girls it is terrifying raising them in our misogynist world - how do I keep my daughters safe?'

Misogyny has been amplified during the Trump era, raising concerns especially for women and mothers.

Education

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Opinion | Our Kids Cannot Learn About Sex Just From Squeamish Gym Teachers

Lack of proper sex education training for gym teachers undermines state mandates and students' needs, particularly regarding essential topics like consent.

#child-development

Education

Exclusive | NYC students as young as 8 spew Diddy-themed jokes - now outraged parents want his name banned

8 months ago

Parenting

Gen Alpha kids aren't making friends - new study reveals why

Education

Exclusive | NYC students as young as 8 spew Diddy-themed jokes - now outraged parents want his name banned