Ep 1292 | Ben Gillenwater | Cybersecurity Expert Reveals Shocking Truth About Parental Controls
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Vulnerable Kids and Predators' Methods
Ben describes targeting of depressed or isolated kids and rapid sexual messages to minors.
Allie sits down with Ben Gillenwater, the “Family IT Guy” and cybersecurity expert, for an eye-opening conversation on protecting kids in the digital age. Ben breaks down the dangers of bottomless feeds, AI manipulations, grooming risks via online chats, and how platforms like YouTube and social media cause media addictions with high-stimulus shows. He reveals alarming stats on rising youth suicide rates correlating with social media usage and offers practical, no-nonsense advice. A must-listen for every mom and dad navigating screens, safety, and raising resilient kids in a tech-saturated world.
Learn more about Ben Gillenwater here: https://www.familyitguy.com
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