Wired·4 min read·medium
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea
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Claudia Del Pozo, Nicté Cabañas
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Legislators in several countries are moving to ban or restrict social media access for minors to combat addiction and safety concerns. However, experts argue that these bans may be ineffective and could potentially create new risks by ignoring the underlying causes of digital dependency.
What’s most concerning is that these aren’t isolated glitches but rather a result of how algorithms are designed to hook users and keep them on the platforms longer. With infinite scrolling and the instant gratification it provides, social media can become as addictive as cigarettes.
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