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Teens Bringing Cheer with Silly Socks to Nursing Homes

A remarkable trend highlighting today’s teens’ empathy and inventiveness is taking shape in a world where generational divides frequently appear to be the primary source of division. One such heartwarming project is teens wearing goofy socks, which may seem like a little, but meaningful, gesture. Still, it makes older people in nursing facilities smile.  This ...

Viena Abdon

Silly socks.

Deadly TikTok Challenges for Teens That Parents Should Know About

TikTok is not inherently dangerous. But like many social media platforms, it gives people, especially teens, an audience anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. It also offers young people constant emotional feedback and validation through short videos and instant gratification through clicks. The prevalence of challenges on TikTok, especially during and after COVID-19, has raised concerns ...

Nathan Machoka

TikTok on a smartphone.

The Effects of Being Addicted to TikTok on Adolescents

What effects does TikTok have on adolescents? If you’re curious about the results of adolescents being addicted to TikTok, check out this article to learn more. Social media, in general, has been ridiculed for being harmful to its users over the years. Now, TikTok is one of those apps in question, with people wondering about ...

Mike West

Screen of a smartphone showing social media apps including Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.