From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being. We ...

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Parents need to know that The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on the same-named book by Jenny Han. Like the book, the show is primarily concerned with romance, especially a love triangle between a ...

Parents need to know that Squid Game is a Korean thriller that features very intense violence and hundreds of bloody deaths. Characters are systematically tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure ...

Parents need to know that the fantasy violence in Over the Moon is only mildly scary, and the sadder scenarios -- a dying mother, a "Chamber of Exquisite Sadness" for the grief stricken -- ultimately ...

Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive.

Parents need to know that KPop Demon Hunters is an animated film about female Korean pop stars who are also trained to fight against evil entities. Nothing gets too graphic, but expect creepy ...

The research also highlights a concerning supervision gap in how parents monitor different platforms, and how their concerns about screen media affect viewing habits. Fewer parents are co-watching ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6, 2025 — Common Sense Media today announced its strong support for state-and district-led initiatives that promote phone-free classrooms and digital literacy education to improve ...

In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in everyday life, teens are navigating complex challenges around trust, authenticity, and online safety. This new research brief ...

Parents need to know that Hotel Transylvania is a good introductory "monster movie" for little kids. The monsters are tame, and the story focuses on Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) and his daughter, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 — Common Sense Media and OpenAI today launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators," a free course designed to help teachers understand and responsibly implement the ...