WEBWhile teens who have been exposed to pornography were not tar-geted specifically for sampling, this sample included n = 1,007 teens who have been exposed to online pornography. The sample also included n = 259 LGBTQ+ teens, which was achieved via quotas to ensure representation. The survey was fielded from September 12 to …
Best Movies for Family Movie Night - Common Sense Media
WEBOur editors have hand-picked some of the best kids' and family movies available to rent or stream on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, or your favorite streaming service, including beloved classics, action-packed adventures, laugh-out-loud comedies, and powerful dramas. No matter what your family is feeling, these films are perfect to watch together.
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Roblox - Common Sense Media
WEBDec 14, 2022 · The controls are optional, and kids of any age can create an account on Roblox with no parental restrictions. On accounts for kids under 13, Roblox automatically defaults to stricter settings, but a kid could change these if there's no parent PIN. Parents and caregivers can also monitor purchases on the app for kids under 13.
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Snapchat | Common Sense Media
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Parents and caregivers will now be able to view their child's privacy settings. Additionally, families will have the option to restrict their kids from using My AI, the app's AI chatbot. If your kid uses Snapchat, talk with them about the privacy settings. Sit down with your child and together go into the app's settings.
What to Do If Your Young Child Sees Pornography
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Stay calm and positive. It's normal to feel surprised or shocked if you discover your young child has seen pornography. Even when children look for it on purpose, keep in mind that it's normal for children to be curious about sex and bodies. If your child sees pornography, react in a calm way, and use a positive tone of voice and gentle words.
New Report Reveals Truths About How Teens Engage with …
WEBSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023—Today, Common Sense Media released a new research report that confirms some startling truths about how teens engage with pornography. The report, "Teens and Pornography," found that 73% of teen respondents age 13 to 17 have watched pornography online—and more than half (54%) reported first seeing …
Talking with Teens and Preteens About Pornography
WEBJan 10, 2023 · A majority of U.S. teens recently surveyed by Common Sense had seen pornography at least once by age 13 —either by accident or on purpose. However, less than half of teen respondents had discussed pornography with a trusted adult. It's time to talk about pornography with your teen. The conversation may feel awkward or hard, but …
Parents' Ultimate Guide to YouTube Kids | Common Sense Media
WEBMar 12, 2021 · YouTube Kids is mostly safe, but there's a small chance kids could see nudity, violence, or just weird stuff, as well as ads for stuff like junk food. Our study found that 27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type.
Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Review | Common Sense Media
WEBKids say (224 ): Based on the popular horror video games, this movie starts out well, with sympathetic characters, a fun design, and an appealing comical tone, but it goes on too long and eventually falls apart. Directed and co-written by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's gives us a family we can root for and care about and finds a nifty way ...
What is media literacy, and why is it important?
WEBMedia literacy is the ability to identify different types of media and understand the messages they're sending. Kids take in a huge amount of information from a wide array of sources, far beyond the traditional media (TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines) of most parents' youth. There are text messages, memes, viral videos, social media, video ...