NFT’s sound complicated, right? They are! But we want to give amazing parents like you some basics. First, NFT stands for “non-fungible token,” which means that it cannot be replaced or duplicated, it’s one of a kind. How do NFTs Work? NFTs are most often associated …
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Sports Betting Apps & Teen Brains We’ve noticed a concerning trend, as online gambling, especially sports betting, is more accessible through apps. Companies like FanDuel and DraftKings market towards younger audiences through apps kids use and offer easy access. Engaging in these apps can create neurological …
On March 16, 2022, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the release of new parental controls. First mentioned in December 2021 on the eve of his hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee, these are reportedly a “first set” of parental supervision tools being released this …
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Protect Young Eyes (PYE) has issued the following letter of support to Senators Lindsey Graham (R – SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D – NH), and Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D – TX) and Ann Wagner (R – MO) for their legislation, the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect …
The world is speeding up! And also becoming more complex. And looking toward 2022, I see FIVE digital trends that will target kids with more porn, predators, and problems. Two of the five are complex. Not enough people are talking about them and many lawmakers don’t …
**Trigger warning. We’ve included screenshots and one video from our Snapchat experience. This content might be triggering due to its highly sexualized nature. If you are sensitive to this type of content, please be careful.** Snapchat Testified in Front of the US Senate On October 26, …
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What is Squid Game? In this dystopian Netflix drama, cash-strapped, “regular” people receive a mysterious invitation into a game that promises unfathomable riches. To the death. Think of Hunger Games, only the rated-R version. And creepy (almost a horror movie vibe). It is currently #1 in …
I originally wrote this piece for Covenant Eyes and am reposting and updated version below with permission. Please visit their website for amazing content and software that help men and women find freedom from their compulsive use of porn. ____________________________ Tech and School – Woven Together! …
In partnership with Representative Susan Pulsipher and the National Center and Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Protect Young Eyes helped craft device filtering legislation that recently passed the Utah legislature and has now been signed by Governor Cox! We’re thrilled! Despite significant opposition from Big Tech, lobbyists from …
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Breaking News: On March 16, 2021, Instagram released a new post that laid out their new parental controls for teens, which mostly focused on direct messaging (DMs). The title of the post was: Continuing to Make Instagram Safer for the Youngest Members of Our Community Instagram …
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