Communications watchdog Ofcom compiled a new report on teenagers and social media. Here’s what you need to know: 1) Only 1/3 of teens between twelve and fifteen years old could identify the paid advertising search engine results on Bing and Google. 2) Kids between the ages of eight and fifteen now spend an […]
Essena O’Neill pretended to have the perfect life. She posted glamourous selfies after glamorous selfie, and companies sent her beautiful clothing. She quit social media last week, revealing that it was all contrived. Instagram (among other social media platforms) made it possible for her to look flawless. Instagram is the new place to look perfect.
“I wake up staring at my phone. I fall asleep to the glow of the very same screen. I think about whether leaving social media would make any difference. It probably won’t, and yet I can’t bear to look away.” Author Michael Seidlinger contemplates our societal fascination with social media in a new Buzzfeed
Dr. Tracy Bennett, a psychologist that specializes in internet safety for kids, published two companion articles discussing the teen and tween sexting phenomenon. These articles, titled “Hey Dad, Your Twelve Year Old Daughter Has a ‘Nude Out’” and “Mom, Your Fifteen Year Old Boy Might Be Acting Like an Internet Predator” provide parents with insight into
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Most of us have heard of the “Facebook effect”: that more time on social media is associated with higher levels of depression and more life dissatisfaction. However, a new study has found that the users’ emotional responses after using social media vary based on which social media platform they use. University of Michigan researcher
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A new study suggests that social media is more addictive than either alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers from University of Chicago’s Booth Business School surveyed 205 people and asked them throughout the day what they were craving, then whether or not they had fulfilled that craving. Social media came in ahead of both alcohol
Here at Clean Router, we have spared no effort to bring you the most secure and convenient internet filtering possible. Intellifilter technology, customizable settings, universal compatibility– it’s all there. But, once we ship the Clean Router off to you, the ball’s in your court. Of course our support team will be happy to help with
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Clean Router has been featured in the Phoenix Business Journal! The article discusses the massive pornography industry ($2.8 BILLION– Wow!) and the need for internet safety both at home and at work. We’ve also talked about some of the exciting new developments at Clean Router, like…. Clean Router Pro, our newest model, has faster service
A special in the Miami Herald last month discusses internet safety for children well as some of the issues surrounding kids and technology. The article gives advice for parents on related subjects including monitoring teens’ online activity, educating themselves on new technology and social media platforms, and teaching kids to protect their personal information online.
