Don’t underestimate the determination of a kid who is time rich and cash poor.
Yes, social media is detrimental for adolescent development, but it’s also pretty terrible for everyone else as well. Blocking access to a portion of the population is only a band aid, and is likely to grow into a terribly insecure implementation of age verification just waiting to be compromised.
Regulate the predatory nature of the platforms, not the users.
Don’t underestimate the determination of a kid who is time rich and cash poor.
Yes, social media is detrimental for adolescent development, but it’s also pretty terrible for everyone else as well. Blocking access to a portion of the population is only a band aid, and is likely to grow into a terribly insecure implementation of age verification just waiting to be compromised.
Regulate the predatory nature of the platforms, not the users.
Additionally, teach people how to combat the naturally addictive personality that is nearly present in all of us.