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Our articles on harmful content and the algorithm — what the feed pushes toward a vulnerable teen, and how to blunt it.

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Harmful Content July 1, 2026 12 min read

Is Social Media Bad for Teens? A Balanced, Evidence-Based Answer

Is social media bad for teens? The honest answer is “it depends.” A calm, evidence-based look at the real harms, the real benefits, and how to judge your own teen.

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Harmful Content June 17, 2026 13 min read

How Social Media Algorithms Decide What Your Teen Sees

A calm, evidence-based explainer for parents: how social media recommendation algorithms decide what your teen sees, why feeds narrow so fast, and how to steer them.

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Harmful Content June 3, 2026 11 min read

Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What the Research Shows

A calm, evidence-based look at how social media affects teenagers — what the research supports, what it doesn't, who is most at risk, and what actually helps.

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Harmful Content April 30, 2026 23 min read

Harmful Content and the Algorithm: Protecting a Vulnerable Teen From What the Feed Delivers

The problem is not how long your teen spends scrolling — it is what the algorithm decides to show them. A calm, evidence-based guide for parents.

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