At what age should parents allow children to have their own social media account? Protecting kids from the risks isn’t as straightforward as simply raising the minimum user age or banning social media outright, says this academic.
Stories documenting the potentially harmful effects of social media are rarely out of the news. Studies claim links between social media and poor mental health and low self-esteem.
Children can easily falsify their ages . And young people are good at finding creative and secretive ways of doing what they want regardless.It is often suggested - by cyber safety experts - that parents just say no. This message has been reinforced by celebrity commentators such as British actress Kate Winslet, who recently told the BBC: “My children don’t have social media and haven’t had social media”.
If a child has a social media account without parental permission, they are much less likely to seek out their parents for help if they have a problem online, for fear of getting into trouble or having their device taken away. Social media also provides access to like-minded individuals and communities who may provide solidarity and support, especially for marginalised teens.
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