Boys with strong in-person support from family and friends tend to feel better about themselves and are less lonely. 91% of boys see posts about body image, and 24% feel pressure to change how they ...

OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT, giving parents a way to manage their teen's experience with this popular AI chatbot. If your teen is using ChatGPT for homework help, creative ...

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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 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.

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.

A new type of relationship is emerging in teens' lives—one that feels like connection but is powered by code. Our new research reveals that nearly three in four teens have used AI companions, and half ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2025 — Common Sense Media today released the report "Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions," which revealed widespread use of social AI companions ...

Parents need to know that Nic Stone's Dear Martin tells the story of an Ivy League-bound African American student named Justyce who becomes a victim of racial profiling. He struggles to reconcile the ...

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 ...