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Social media and kids

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ageratum1 · 21/04/2024 16:30

I think there is no doubt now that social media is very addictive and very harmful to children and teenagers
If the Chinese government can keep Chinese children off it, why can't our government keep under 18s off?

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BeachHutsAndDeckchairs · 21/04/2024 16:44

Didn't someone post something about this the other week and was told that Chinese children have their own social media that's much more intrusive than western versions?

Applescruffle · 21/04/2024 16:40

I once casually mentioned to SIL that kids aren't allowed on Facebook (Facebook rule) until they are 13. She said "that's ridiculous!!" And I earnestly agreed until I realised she meant that's way too old and kids should be allowed it long before 13. That was awkward.

Needmorelego · 21/04/2024 16:37

No I would prefer the freedom to make those decisions myself as a parent.
I wouldn't want to live in a society that is that controlled.

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