Resource Center
Child Safety vs. First Amendment - Again
On June 3, 2025 a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Florida, temporarily blocking a bill signed into law by Governor Ron Desantis in 2024 that restricted access to social media to children in his state under the age of 16. Here we go again!
The ongoing debate of this and similar cases demonstrates the complexity of navigating multiple sides of the political, ideological, technical and commercial landscape of our increasingly online world. This news and opinion article explores the causes and possible solutions to clearing the roadblocks and to help parents keep their children safe on social media platforms.
Prescription for Loneliness?
Dr. Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General, shared on Meet the Press that loneliness is an epidemic among young people today. If parents delay the introduction of the smartphone, limit entertainment screen time and enrich their children’s lives off screen, can that make a difference? Sentinel Computers believes the LaunchPad can assist parents do exactly that and meet the moment of crisis in America.
Resource Center
Welcome to the new Resource Center for Sentinel Computers. This blog site is a place for updates, news and commentary on recent developments related to screen time safety and wellbeing. The Resource Center is intended for parents, health professionals, educators, journalists and those struggling with problematic screen time use.