Adolescence (series)

[Bebeto]

The internet while being very useful can also be very damaging, even simple messaging apps can lead to horrific bullying, with the best will in the world parents will struggle to keep it in check.. I have a 9 year old who's been asking for a phone (not happening) obviously a time will come when he will get one but I'd like to keep him away from it for as long as possible. Anything else that causes as much harm to young people would have been regulated by government when it became obvious that there was an issue so why don't they regulate, you cant smoke or drink alcohol until 18 because it does harm well so do phones and access to the internet.. I wouldn't be entirely opposed to government issuing advice that smart phones shouldn't be used by people under 16 the current advice is under 11.

Phones of course play a big role...not sure though that it would change that much pushing the age up to 16. It is a societal issue, far beyond any technology...phones are just a conduit. Banned the phones and they will find another conduit...

 

[Rita_Poon]

Phones of course play a big role...not sure though that it would change that much pushing the age up to 16. It is a societal issue, far beyond any technology...phones are just a conduit. Banned the phones and they will find another conduit...

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