Dr. Pamela Wisniewski joined Rabble Evan Henshaw-Plath on the Revolution.Social podcast to discuss what it really takes to make the internet safer for teens.
The conversation explored why parental control apps and restrictive approaches often fall short, what teens say they actually need to navigate online risks, and why protecting young people requires more than bans and surveillance.
Wisniewski highlighted Safety by Design and digital citizenship as approaches that can help young people develop the skills, agency, and resilience needed to make safer choices online while preserving opportunities for connection, support, and participation.
The discussion underscores a central theme of her research: keeping teens safe online means empowering them, not simply restricting them.
Watch the interview on YouTube