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Should governments put age restrictions on social media use?
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Anna Hill2024-09-27T08:00:00
Anna Hill looks at the effect of social media on our children, and says, ’Any government raising essential questions about our children’s safety and mental health, particularly as they navigate the complex world of online connections, identity, and peer pressure, is on to a win, in my opinion.’
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S Lewis.
The Australian government is looking to ‘change the ending’ for kids’ mental health. It is considering raising the minimum age for social media use between 14-16 and potentially requiring parental consent for anyone under 18.
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