| Social Media ban for U16s then 11:10 - Dec 9 with 463 views | homer_123 |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce86381p70eo
I think the intent is right and it's no bad thing. Sadly, I suspect it won't be implemented well but that shouldn't detract from trying to do it.
I'm not keen on a 'Nanny' state but I don't think this is a bad thing. |  |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:15 - Dec 9 with 427 views | BlueBadger |
I mean, we age restrict lots of other things that are not good for young minds and bodies. |  |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:16 - Dec 9 with 413 views | homer_123 |
| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:15 - Dec 9 by BlueBadger |
I mean, we age restrict lots of other things that are not good for young minds and bodies. |
Indeed Badge, I think this is very sensible. | |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:19 - Dec 9 with 381 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:16 - Dec 9 by homer_123 |
Indeed Badge, I think this is very sensible. |
I concur |  |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:36 - Dec 9 with 320 views | giant_stow |
Agree*, but isn;t it a piece of piss to get around? Even my 12 year old knows about vpns.
*Despite agreeing we have allowed him tiktok which may be a massive mistake, but also brings him a lot of happiness (one of his videos got a million views) |  |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:38 - Dec 9 with 309 views | mellowblue |
I agree in principle, but if it is already a social lifeline for many 10-16 year olds already, suddenly chopping it could really undermine mental health of many youngsters. Because as we know they aren't on it for the odd half hour, it takes over their lives. How you implement it and whether it can be implemented without youngsters using, say, sites from foreign countries with no restrictions, I really cannot say. Kind of glad social media was barely a thing for my kids. It was there, but the ability to use it wasn't (no smart phones). |  | | |
| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:42 - Dec 9 with 276 views | baxterbasics |
| Social Media ban for U16s then on 11:38 - Dec 9 by mellowblue |
I agree in principle, but if it is already a social lifeline for many 10-16 year olds already, suddenly chopping it could really undermine mental health of many youngsters. Because as we know they aren't on it for the odd half hour, it takes over their lives. How you implement it and whether it can be implemented without youngsters using, say, sites from foreign countries with no restrictions, I really cannot say. Kind of glad social media was barely a thing for my kids. It was there, but the ability to use it wasn't (no smart phones). |
On balance I think social media access has been a big negative for young people's mental health. I'd gladly support taking it away from anyone who isn't old enough to work and pay for their own phone contract. Sadly I think the genie is out and efforts like those of Australia will prove largely futile. It's entirely on parents to monitor what their kids are doing online and thus far, many are doing a poor job. My kids are all 18+ now but I certainly wish we had held out for longer before getting them online and that we had exercised more control. |  |
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| Social Media ban for U16s then on 18:32 - Dec 9 with 81 views | J2BLUE |
Good luck with that. |  |
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