ChatGPT Just Got Way Smarter – What Does That Mean for our Kids?
ChatGPT just upgraded. Version 5.0 is here and this new version is a massive leap forward. Unlike its predecessors, which were primarily text-based, GPT-5 is now unified system. Simply put that means it understands and generates text, images, and voice with unprecedented nuance. It’s smarter, faster, and more integrated, giving it a much deeper understanding […]
BitLife: What Parents Need to Know About This Popular Life Simulator Game
BitLife is a mobile game available on both iOS and Android that simulates an entire human life, from birth to death. Players make choices for the characters at every stage of their lives: what to baby onesie to wear, what to study, who to date, what career to pursue…but also whether to have an abortion, get a divorce, commit crimes -…..
WhatsApp Channels Used to Share Explicit Content of Minors-Everything Parents Need to Know
Breaking news in South Africa today is that a court order just took down multiple WhatsApp channels exposing kids. Sex tapes. Nudes. Explicit rumours about HIV, STDs, and body counts. All shared anonymously. All involving minors. It’s a win for digital justice but also a wake up call for parents and teachers alike.
Fantasy AI Pornography and Our Kids: What You Need to Know (Even If You’d Rather Not)
A new digital threat is creeping into kids’ online spaces — AI fantasy pornography. It’s not videos. It’s not images. It’s chatbots. And they’re luring kids into graphic, emotionally manipulative text-based encounters before they even understand what they’re seeing.
Navigating the “SkinnyTok” Trend – What Parents Need to Know
You might have heard whispers, seen headlines, or perhaps your t/ween has subtly mentioned it. But what exactly is “SkinnyTok”, and why should we be paying attention?
What Parents need to know about INCEL CULTURE (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Hot off the back of the “Adolescence” series, we promised an essential ‘part two’ because nounderstanding of this series, and why it has touched us all so deeply, would be complete withouta little dive into “Incel culture.” So, let’s break it down. What is “Incel Culture”?“Incel” stands for “involuntarily celibate” — which, in teen speak, […]
Adolescence on Netflix: Why Every Parent Needs to Watch
By now we have all heard about it: a new four-part series on Netflix “Adolescence”. To be honest, we went in sceptical. Was this going to be another show about kids and the horrors of social media? Straight up, and for the record, Adolescence is parent-watch-worthy. It’s raw, it’s real, and yes, it made our […]
Andrew Tate & Your Teen: What Parents Need to Know About His Dangerous Influence
If you haven’t heard of Andrew Tate, there’s a good chance your t(w)een has. One of the most widely known influencers, Tate has built his brand by portraying himself as a powerful ‘alpha male.’ Now back in the spotlight, he’s also back in your t(w)een’s social media feeds.
Is your child a Lolcow? Or laughing at other Lolcows?
A Lolcow is a person who is repeatedly made fun of online because they react emotionally or take the bait when people provoke them. The term comes from “LOL” (laugh out loud) and “cow” (because they are metaphorically “milked” for laughs).
When Kendall Jenner is your Child’s New Therapist (and data farmer)
In a world where technology increasingly fills the roles of human interaction, Meta’s introduction of AI chatbots modelled after celebrities is making big waves