Author name: Spencer Thomason

4 ways to porn-proof young children (without shattering their innocence)

When do you need to start talking to your kids about pornography? According to internet safety experts, it needs to begin before your kids go online for the first time. Sounds reasonable, right? Maybe fifteen years ago, but thanks to tablets and mobile devices, most kids are using apps and streaming shows before their third

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An interactive internet safety guide for kids– check it out!

Add some real-world education to your kids’ coronaschool curriculum!   AT&T has created an internet safety tutorial for kids that quizzes them on online etiquette, protecting personal information, social media safety, and more!     Sunny, straightforward, and practical, Sammy’s Guide to Internet Safety will entertain and educate kids. It’s probably best for ages six

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Boys and girls waste time differently online but hurt GPAs similarly, study says

The internet / grade connection is real   Everyone knows teenagers spend a lot of time on the internet and most of that time is less than productive. AND it’s not hard to guess wasting time online isn’t good for the GPA. It’s not even a surprise that boys and girls engage in different online

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Kids and teens who watch porn more dissatisfied later in life, study finds

A study published in The Journal of Sex Research found that teens who watch porn feel less satisfied and watch more porn later as adults.   The study, conducted by Brian J. Willoughby, Bonnie Young-Petersen, and Nathan D. Leonhardt, asked 908 adults about their prior and current pornography use, personal relationships, and mental health. These adults were

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Librarians: Comply with CIPA without overfiltering!

Your library is pinching every penny and really can’t afford to forgo the e-rate discount program through the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). On the other hand, though, you have read about the dangers of overfiltering and feel strongly about allowing your community access to all educational resources. What’s a librarian to do? Clean Router

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