There is no doubt that technology has influenced our cultural landscape. From offering non-stop entertainment opportunities to being an endless source of communication, this unbridled technology is everywhere in the form of tech devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. The proliferation of gadgets has made it easier for people to maintain their social connections through […]
Much as internet is a beneficial resource for kids, it also has its seamy side. The same internet that helps your kids with homework or constructive online videos can enable them to navigate explicit content while web surfing. Believe me, it’s too easy for kids to venture into the wilds of internet and stray into […]
Maybe it’s time that we talk about the real, updated facts and don’t rely on the older ones that tell us to sleep for 8 hours at least. The reality is: sleep is a very subjective phenomenon—it’s rather genetic. So if you can get away through the entire day with just a few hours of […]
It’s usually presumed that technology limits are made for kids only. But this is plain wrong. The fact that our kids don’t follow what we say is just because they don’t see us doing it ourselves. Parents think that they are doing a great job at modeling good behavior in their kids, but this isn’t […]
Pokemon Go has taken the internet by storm with it’s little monsters and lots of hunting. Though, it’s not the only app that has become such a big hit since we have seen smartphones, but there has been a few major difference in the success of Pokemon Go, and the rest. For starters, Pokemon Go […]
Earlier this year, something very tragic happened when Tovanna Holton, a 15-year old girl took her own life, because some bullies shared a nude video of her through Snapchat. Not long before Holton passed away, she talked to her mother about the video and how one of her friends posted it on the social media. […]
Breaking news: Massachusetts Police Department has started a crack down against driving and texting. Unfortunately, teens have a habit of making decisions with their hearts, while giving little or no preference to what their conscience tells them. Just as the text notification sound rings on their phone, they turn all their attention towards the newly […]
Video games—a multi-billion dollar industry—is doing exceptionally great, generating more profits than any other entertainment industry, like theme parks or movie theatres. I still remember when GTA V (kids love this video game) got a billion dollar sales on the first day of release, it’s when, I got all my eyes onto why gaming takes […]
Sometimes, I just think about all the social media appendages that have come forth within a year or so. A few years back, there were just a few apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, but now, there are around 18 different apps and online social communities that have more than 100 million users, with some […]
One very important and contemporaneous issue of this time and age is teens getting comfortable with social media to meet and date new people, and eventually putting themselves in danger, inadvertently. Online dating and friendships aren’t that cool, and safe, as kid may presume apparently. This doesn’t only encourage teens to move into short-term relationships, […]