Scary replies to ‘teen’s’ messages
It’s a social media platform that teenagers love using — but some of its users are TikTok for a disturbing reason leaving parents terrified.
Teens
The big problem with teen sexting
There’s a lot at stake for Australian teens who engage in sexting, which is more common than people think — and a big one is a criminal conviction.
Wallaby fans want son of Lynagh
Wallabies great and retired rugby superstar Michael Lynagh wants his son to wear green and gold before the door closes on him representing Australia.
Teen influencer’s lies exposed by dad
A dad who’s “sick of being disgusted” by his teenage daughter’s behaviour has taken to social media to set the record straight and beg for help.
‘He was brutally bullied for sewing’
Shilo was trying to be a good mum by showing off her son Nate’s sewing skills on Facebook. When his classmates found out, his life became a living hell.
Kendall Jenner sparks ‘sadfishing’ trend
When Kendall Jenner teased that she was ready to reveal her “most raw story” yet, it sparked a worrying new trend for troubled teenagers online.
Fury over teen’s ‘excessive’ $40k party
Most 18th birthday parties involve a bar tab at the local pub and some drunken dancing, but this girl’s “Swan Lake” soiree is something else.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s shorts
A dad has been praised for his ability to leave his teenage daughter in stitches while sharing his concerns about her love of “butt-cutting shorts”.
Mystery surrounds teen’s death
New reports suggest a 17-year-old Dutch girl who was reportedly euthanised after being raped as a child actually died after refusing food and water.
Child ‘gangsters’ film their sick crimes
School-aged Australian kids are taking part in a disturbing trend of filming their crimes and acts of violence and boasting about it online.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s phone
A British dad has won fans around the world after posting a picture of his drastic action to get his daughter off her phone.
Mum’s accidental X-rated brag
A mum shared her innocent Kmart set-up online — where people pointed out her teen son probably had another X-rated use for it.
Nation bans unvaccinated kids from school
Anti-vax parents have been warned not to send their kids to school, and told ignoring the new rules will cop them hefty fines.
Mums made porno film for their kids
Mums and pornography don’t usually mix, but a group of four UK mums rallied to make a porno film their friends, family and kids could watch.
Boy defies ‘anti-vax mum’, gets vaccinated
A young teen never got the chance to line up at school for those painful vaccination jabs because of his mum’s belief. This all changed when he turned 18.
Teen tricked into sending naked photo
A teenage girl was left feeling “disgusting” and “worthless” after being tricked into inadvertedly taking part in a naked sexting scandal.
Parents, it’s time to have your say
Parenting has never been more stressful, and The Sunday Mail has joined with child experts to give mums and dads a voice. TAKE OUR SURVEY NOW
Scandalous reason this pic went viral
A dad with a wicked sense of humour has set the internet alight with this seemingly innocent snap — can you tell why?
Porn making teen boys ‘impotent’
Australian kids are accessing graphic pornography more and more, and its ready availability is having disastrous effects — including a worrying new sex trend.
Dad makes app that forces teens to reply to texts
A frustrated dad was sick of his 13-year-old son ignoring his texts. So he developed an app that enables parents to lock their kid’s phone until they write back.
Social post could save your kid’s life
A heartbroken aunty has shared a post about how she lost her nephew in tragic and avoidable circumstances. It’s a warning to all parents.
Schoolies’ drug confessions
Schoolies might be drinking less and behaving better but they have just replaced one dangerous habit with another.
Most important thing I’ve learnt about being a parent
My family is unconventional and I was often made to feel awkward and incompetent about that. Not anymore, writes Melissa Hoyer.
$5 meal that will feed the whole family
IT costs just $5 to make, will satisfy fussy eaters and for exhausted mums and dads, it gets dinner done in just 10 minutes. It’s no wonder this recipe went viral.
‘Tired mum’ costume goes viral
A YOUNG girl has nailed this year’s Halloween costume and it’s so relatable that mums everywhere don’t know whether to laugh, or cry.
Desperate problem schools are ignoring
ON MORE than one occasion Tillie Osgood has had to talk a friend out of suicide one night and hand in an assignment the next day.
Mum’s beautiful post about boy’s reaction
HOW this unlikely hero reacted to a young girl getting her period on the school bus is garnering praise all over the world.
Why do men send dick pics?
EVERYBODY loves sexting, with stats showing that couples and single people are finding ways to show off their stuff in an increasingly normalised practice.
Mum’s furious rant at drivers
IT’S an everyday activity that should be safe for all. But Aussies are so aggressive behind the wheel that they’ve spoiled it for everyone.
Sinister ‘Momo’ game linked to child deaths
THE ‘Momo’ challenge has been linked to two child suicides in Colombia as the disturbing craze sweeps South America and Asia.
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