German Children's Software Award
Many parents are already thinking about what to put under the Christmas tree for their children. Video games are certainly high on the list again this year. But which games and apps are really suitable for children? The TOMMI children's software award has been answering this question reliably for many years. The special thing about it: The target group has a say here! For many weeks, around 3,700 children and young people put their gaming skills to the test. Accompanied by expert staff, they tested the submitted games and educational offers in around 50 public libraries with passion and expert knowledge. The winners of the TOMMI 2024 have now been announced.
Young people's media use
AI applications have become part of everyday life for many young people. Almost two thirds of young people have had experience with AI. ChatGPT in particular continues to gain in importance. While 38% of young people used this application last year, this figure has now risen to 57%. In addition, young people are increasingly confronted with problematic content such as offensive comments and extreme political views online. These are just some of the findings of the new JIM (Jugend, Internet, Medien) 2024 study by the Medienpädagogischer Forschungsverbund Südwest (mpfs). The study is conducted annually by the Landesanstalt für Kommunikation Baden-Württemberg (LFK), the Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz and Südwestrundfunk (SWR).
Insta and TikTok only from the age of 16?
A planned social media ban for children in Australia has been reported for a few weeks now. The Australian government's plan has already cleared a number of hurdles, but there are doubts as to whether it can actually be implemented. Despite the unresolved details, the idea of a social media ban is also attracting a lot of interest outside Australia. We explain the dangers lurking in social media services, the positive aspects for young people and what parents can already do to better supervise their children on the services.
February 11, 2025 is Safer Internet Day.
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February 11, 2025 is Safer Internet Day worldwide. The most important day of action for everyone who is committed to online safety and a better internet for children and young people. Further information
Stuttgart Stuttgart Trade Fair
Berlin Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Addiction develops in the brain's reward system, so it doesn't matter whether you smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, play computer games excessively or use social media. Often, addiction develops quite unnoticed. The good news is that computer game addiction is easily treatable!
We cannot prevent children and young people from coming into contact with pornographic content. But we can change whether this is the first information they receive on the subject of sexuality and whether they have a framework for classifying it.
Many young people have already seen porn but have never held hands. Premature porn consumption can lead to young people feeling insecure or having unrealistic ideas about sexuality.
We must not leave children alone with their online experiences. Actively accompany the media use of children and young people. Regularly ask them about current trends and challenges or which channels and influencers they follow. At klicksafe you will find suitable information, tips and conversation starters.
#FactProtect is important because with facts we understand, learn and know more and can better classify. A life with facts is worthwhile - committed to the truth.
If every person has his own facts and constructs his own reality, then it is no longer possible to communicate about problems in a society and search for common solutions.
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