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Deciphering the language and emojis of ‘Adolescence’

If you're as confused as we are about the language and emojis of Adolescence, you need to read this.

Starmer ‘worried’ about toxic masculinity after Adolescence drama

The prime minister has said he is "worried" about toxic masculine behaviour on social media influencing young men, and has spoken with Sir Gareth Southgate about the issue.

Japan Grapples with Risks of Social Media in Pursuing Options for Protecting Children Online

Australia’s sweeping ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16 has attracted intense interest in Japan, where there is growing alarm over the hazards of online engagement

Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media

In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the devices can actually improve well-being and social connections, but social media use may be more harmful

Digital Playground: Online Parental Guidance Still Not the Norm in Kosovo

The use of parental control apps is not widespread in Kosovo, meaning children risk being exposed to harmful content on social media, a BIRN survey found

Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models not gaming and porn

Gareth Southgate on impact of social media on young men

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne backs Smartphone Free Childhood group

Writer joins more than 100,000 parents who pledge to withhold smartphones until children are at least 14

The cost of growing up online

Bill Gates adds his voice to the growing concern about children being almost constantly online

A Nutrition Plan for Play

The Balanced Play Diet pyramid shows what kids need most from playtime.
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‘Adolescence’ will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

Starmer’s office said he backed an initiative by Netflix to stream the drama series for free to secondary schools across the country, so that as many teens as possible can watch it.

‘Adolescence’ will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

Starmer’s office said he backed an initiative by Netflix to stream the drama series for free to secondary schools across the country, so that as many teens as possible can watch it.

The psychology behind why children are hooked on Minecraft

Minecraft is the world's best-selling computer game and soon to be a Hollywood film. This is why children can't get enough of it.