📵✨ Are children too young for social media? The debate is heating up! 🌐🤔
We can’t ignore the impact social media has on young minds. While it keeps us informed and connected, it also poses risks, especially for our children. The Welsh Conservatives believe it’s time for a change, proposing a social media ban for under-16s.📱🎒
Why? Kids can’t buy alcohol, drive, or gamble because it’s about protection, not restriction. Social media’s design isn’t child-friendly; it’s about engagement and monetisation, often leading to exposure to harmful content. With skyrocketing online time, children today face mental health challenges, bullying, and disrupted learning. 😟📉
The imbalance is real. Children aren’t just passive users; they’re targeted in a digital world not built with their wellbeing in mind. Yet, safeguards are lacking or easy to bypass. Other countries like Australia have already made moves to protect young minds, and early signs show promise. 📊🌍
It’s not just about banning phones; it’s about restoring focus in schools too. Teachers are finding mobile phones a major distraction. Schools with phone bans report better behaviour and concentration. 📚👩🏫
Remember, it’s not about setting the clock back on technology. It’s about recognising that kids need stronger online protection. Let’s focus on helping children learn, grow, and thrive without constant exposure to harm. 🌟👦👧
What’s your take? Is it time for the UK to introduce age restrictions on social media and classroom phone bans? Let us know in the comments. 🗣️💬