Topic: parental concerns
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Teen Screen-Free Camp: A Digital Detox Challenge
Teen screen-free camps are growing in popularity as a solution to digital addiction, offering structured, device-free experiences with activities like therapy and social interaction for around $2,000 per week. Many teens struggle initially, displaying poor communication skills and resistance—some...
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California Bans Loud Ads on Netflix and YouTube
California has passed a law requiring streaming platforms to maintain consistent audio levels between programming and ads, effective July 2026, to address viewer complaints about loud commercials. The legislation, Bill 576, was inspired by personal stories of disrupted sleep and aims to protect f...
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Is Roblox Declining in Quality? What Players Need to Know
Roblox faces increasing scrutiny over safety concerns, as experts doubt its AI-powered age verification and privacy tools can effectively protect minors from exploitation on the platform. The platform's popular features, like open-world gameplay and chat functions, have made it a target for abuse...
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Inside the Hellscape of American Content Moderation
The film "American Sweatshop" explores the psychological toll on content moderators who filter harmful online content, highlighting their role in maintaining usable digital spaces. It focuses on a moderator's mental unraveling after viewing disturbing material, using indirect visuals to emphasize...
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Pokémon Friends: Adorable but Comes With Hidden Costs
Pokémon Friends is a new educational puzzle game for mobile and Switch, featuring bite-sized Pokémon-themed challenges designed for young players, with a free-to-play model raising monetization concerns. The game combines problem-solving puzzles with collectible virtual plushies, targeting presch...
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