I saw this article, which made me think about it…

Kids under 16 to be banned from social media after Senate passes world-first laws


Seeing what kind of brainrot kids are watching, makes me think it’s a good idea. I wouldn’t say all content is bad, but most kids will get hooked on trash content that is intentionally designed to grab their attention.

What would be an effective way to enforce a restriction with the fewest possible side effects? And who should be the one enforcing that restriction in your opinion?

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    28 days ago

    Not just social media, they shouldn’t have access to smart phones either, not until a minimum age. 13/15/16, something like that.

    Make them learn to figure things out on their own.

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      28 days ago

      Here, school OBLIGATE the parents to give them a smartphone. My teenager sister has one (she’s special needs but even if she wasn’t the kids need a phone with internet, to check school stuff like reunions and school fees)