Social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back
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Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations.
  • YeahIgotskills2@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I get that many view this as government overreach, but in this case I’m OK with it. If it hurts these platforms then so be it. A 10 year old has no business being on tiktok. I’ve got kids and I can police this stuff myself, to an extent, but I’ve seen many neglectful parents who just leave their kids to their own devices (figuratively and litterally). If this prevents children being prematurely exposed to these garbage platforms then I don’t personally see the issue, but I’m open to reasonable counter arguments.

    • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      3 days ago

      A 10 year old has no business being on tiktok

      Government overreach.
      Parents should shouldn’t issue an internet capable phone to a 10 y/o. And if, restrict it to hell and heavens.