Ranking the 10 Most Popular Gaming Platforms for Youth: Assessing Risks and Parental Protection Strategies

Ranking the 10 Most Popular Gaming Platforms for Youth: Assessing Risks and Parental Protection Strategies

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit” Sharaf Maksumov / shutterstock.com  This article analyzes ten popular gaming platforms among youth, ranked by potential danger, and provides actionable steps parents can take to protect their children. Introduction In today’s digital era, gaming platforms have become a central part of entertainment for children and teenagers. While these […]

Twitch: A Leading Hub for Gamers, but Exposing Children and Teens to Potential Risks

Twitch: A Leading Hub for Gamers, but Exposing Children and Teens to Potential Risks

By Esther Claudette Gittens Twitch, a leading live-streaming platform, has become a central hub for gamers worldwide, attracting millions of viewers daily. While it offers entertainment and community engagement, the platform also exposes children and teenagers to potential risks, especially when engaging with certain popular games. Introduction Twitch, a leading live-streaming platform, has become a […]

Discouraging Non-White Parents and Relatives from Purchasing Toy Guns or Similar Toys That Could Be Mistaken for Weapons

Discouraging Non-White Parents and Relatives from Purchasing Toy Guns or Similar Toys That Could Be Mistaken for Weapons

By Esther Claudette Gittens In communities where law enforcement interactions can escalate due to misidentifications, toy guns and other weapon-like toys pose a unique danger. These toys, while often viewed as innocent instruments of play, have led to tragic consequences when mistaken for real weapons by police officers. Non-White families, whose children are disproportionately affected […]