On 10 December, world-first legislation will ban Australian under-16s from certain social media platforms. By Micah Boerma and Daniel You Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit and YouTube will all be off…
Tag: early teen
Parents play an important role in teaching their teens about sex and relationships. But a new report shows many parents – fathers in particular – find it mortifying. Here are the top…
If like me you’ve caught your kid scrolling TikTok at midnight, then popped back in at 6 am to find them… still scrolling, you already know that teens and screens are a nightmare.…
Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. By Rachael Murrihy, University of Technology Sydney Perhaps the friend…
I’m writing this guide for parents of LGBTQIA+ teens as an ally, but not as an LGBTQIA+ parent. I want you to know that upfront. Instead, I’ve interviewed a number of LGBTQIA+…
Let me tell you, nothing prepares you for the moment your previously confident, sparkly-eyed child turns into a self-doubting, hoodie-wearing teen who won’t make eye contact unless it’s through a screen. One…