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Defend Young Minds
14 days
šŸ’”Instead of focusing on a list of dangerous apps, itā€™s more important to understand features that make an app dangerous. We partnered with @titaniajordan of @barktechco to bring you our latest article, "How To Spot The Most Dangerous Apps For Kids"
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Defend Young Minds
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šŸ“² When kids ask for a phone, what they really want is the internet in their pocket. Instead of handing them a mini-computer filled with distractions and risks, consider a safer alternative. See for our kid safe phone comparison guide.
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šŸˆ This Sunday, millions will gather for the big game. But did you know the porn industry generates as much revenue as the NFLā€”$15 billion in the U.S. alone?šŸ˜® Full TEDxTalk from Dr. Fraumeni-McBride: What parents should know:
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This Valentineā€™s season, AI apps are selling a disturbing message: ā€œKiss anyone you wantā€ā€”no consent required. Marketed as harmless, these apps normalize digital exploitation. Tips to keep kids safe: @ncose @HaleyMcNamara @Forbes
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Do you trust app store ratings to keep your kids safe? Think again. Recent investigation by the @heatinitiative and @ptogetheraction: @Deseret op-ed about Appleā€™s misleading app ratings:
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Defend Young Minds
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A recent report from the Wheatley Institute & @FamStudies reveals the alarming rise in underage pornography useā€”and the undeniable harm itā€™s causing. Full report: Accompanying op-ed in @Deseret:
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RT @FightTheNewDrug: @DefendYM So important! Thanks for sharing!
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11 days
We received this message from a heartbroken mother just two weeks ago.šŸ’”Itā€™s easy to think, ā€œNot my child,ā€ but the reality is stark: every child who spends time online is at risk. Learn how the average kid gets sex trafficked & tips to protect them:
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Defend Young Minds
13 days
Sex trafficking and pornography are deeply intertwined, fueling a cycle of exploitation and abuse. Join us for #nationaltraffickingawarenessmonth in fighting for a world free of exploitation. Say NO to porn and say NO to sex trafficking! @FightTheNewDrug
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Defend Young Minds
15 days
Q: What can you do TODAY to protect your child from sexual exploitation & trafficking? A: Empower your child to reject porn! šŸ’Ŗ šŸ“š ā€œGood Pictures Bad Picturesā€ makes these conversations easy, age-appropriate, and shame-free:
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Defend Young Minds
18 days
These numbers, shared in an amicus brief from the Texas Senate, highlight a dangerous gap between exposure and protection! šŸ’” Donā€™t become part of these statistics. See for our guide to start protecting your family today.
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Defend Young Minds
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ā€¼ļøThe truth is, there is no skill in passive consumption. šŸ’” TikTokā€™s future may be uncertain, but one thing is clear: we get the choice. We can break the cycle. Letā€™s encourage kids to find hobbies, develop skills and make real life connections.
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Defend Young Minds
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šŸ’„MYTH BUSTER!šŸ’„ Sex trafficking doesnā€™t always look like kids being snatched off the streetā€”itā€™s often a digital threat hiding in plain sight. Predators lurk on social media, messaging apps & gaming platforms. More: #nationalhumantraffickingawarenessmonth
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Defend Young Minds
25 days
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok to sell its U.S. operations by 1/19, or face a nationwide ban. TikTok isnā€™t just dances & challenges. It exposes kids to harmful content, predators, & privacy issues. Stay vigilant. Monitor your childā€™s apps & keep talking!
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Defend Young Minds
26 days
Metaā€™s new policies shift toward "freedom of speech" by ending third-party fact-checkers. Fewer moderation tools mean harmful content could spread more freely, posing risks to kids. Zuckerberg: "The reality is that this is a trade-off." Is it worth it? šŸ¤”
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Defend Young Minds
27 days
šŸšØ As a potential ban on TikTok approaches, many users are turning to alternative platforms like RedNote. Stay ahead of the game! āž”ļøTikTokā€™s hidden dangers & how to protect kids: āž”ļøFull app review of RedNote from @barktechco:
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Defend Young Minds
27 days
RT @CPLAction: Arguments at SCOTUS are today!
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Defend Young Minds
28 days
šŸ“£TOMORROW, the Supreme Court hears arguments on a Texas law requiring porn sites to verify visitorsā€™ ages. This decision could set a nationwide precedentā€”either protecting kids or giving the porn industry free rein to target young viewers. Full breakdown:
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šŸšØ A recent @nytimes investigation reveals a disturbing reality: predators are grooming child influencers on IG by targeting their parents, who manage their accounts. āž•PRO TIP: Talk with your kids about the dangers of social media and predatory tactics.
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U.S. @Surgeon_General declared loneliness a public health crisis. šŸ’” But whatā€™s at the heart of this epidemic? Dr. Julie Fraumeni-McBride, in her powerful TEDx Talk, connects it to something we must confront: the "porn-demic." Watch here:
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