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Warning to Parents! Your Kids Might Be Hiding What They're Really Up to Online

Don Deane — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:11:13 +0000

It’s no secret that our children are more adept at using technology than we are, but a new survey by computer security company McAfee suggests their using their skills to be sneaky. According to the survey, a shocking 70 percent of teens (up from 45 percent in 2010) may be hiding their online behavior from [...]

Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:11:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

Facebook Can Cause Psychological Disorders and Other Issues in Teens

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:37:00 +0000

A new study suggests that using Facebook too much triggers the development of anti-social behavior in teenagers. To gauge the effect Facebook has on young people, Dr. Larry Rosen, a professor of psychology at California State University, gave computerized surveys to 1,000 adolescents, and also observed 300 teens in 15-minute study sessions. Rosen found that [...]

Oklahoma Kids Have Nothing Better To Do Than Set Themselves On Fire [VIDEOS]

Dave McCord — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:27:32 +0000

Ok I grew up in a small town where the most action you could find was hanging out at the car wash on a Saturday night. That was our entertainment. We didn't hurt anyone, we didn't hurt ourselves and we just had a good time. It never crossed my mind to set myself on fire! Obviously the kids in Oklahoma need to find a hobby, get a job or just be locked in their rooms! The sad part is, it isn't JUST Oklahoma, there are kids setting themselves on fire all over the country! Check out the videos!