The hazards for kids online used to be evenly matched with standard parental worries about their interest in sex and their vulnerability to strangers. But the pervasiveness of violent pornography and political disinformation campaigns means the internet pose challenges for adults and children alike, for which most of us are unprepared.

This week on ResistanceMom, Andrea Hildebran Smith explores internet safety with author Nathan Fisk, whose book, Framing Internet Safety, critiques early attempts at regulating online speech.