Pages of Interest
ASA's remit extended
The digital remit of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extended to deliver more comprehensive consumer protection online.
- My phone is my life
Digital communication has become an integral part of teenagers' lives. Is it changing who they are?
Mobile phone use makes children jealous
Children feel hurt when their parents send text messages or write e-mails instead of paying attention to them.
Introduces mobile radiation law
San Francisco becomes first U.S. city to require all mobile phone retailers to inform about mobile radiation risks.
Inconclusive mobile phone study
A comprehensive study on whether mobile devices can cause brain tumours has not provided a clear answer.
Teenagers text rather than talk
New research shows that texting is the most popular form of communication among young people.
Pupils to get download lessons
Industry watchdog PhonepayPlus aims to educate pupils about mobile download costs.
Warns against the sexualization of society
Children are being increasingly exposed to sexual imagery, and parents have limited opportunities to prevent it.
What is sexting?
Teenage sexting is a new and little understood practice. Find out more about the phenomenon.
Mobile media are not for the youngest
"Children should be mature before they receive their first phone," says Patrik Faubert.
Moves to ban mobile phones in schools
The French Senate has proposed a bill to ban pupils from using mobile phones.
Bullying: Teenagers' best advice for parents
Kids and Media have asked the youngsters for advice to parents...
Talk to your teenager about porn
There are many good reasons to talk with teenagers about porn, but who dares to?
What to do if your child is being bullied
What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?






