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?

  • Lvxferre
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    67 hours ago

    I don’t think that kids should be banned from social media. Instead they should be taught how to handle it in an individually and socially healthy way. Namely:

    • how to spot misinformation
    • how to spot manipulation
    • how to protect yourself online
    • how to engage constructively with other people
    • etc.

    This could be taught by parents, school, or even their own peers. But I think that all three should play a role.