This piece examines the views of Australian children on social media, highlighting their awareness of both the positive and negative aspects. It discusses a proposed ban on social media for under-16s and the differing opinions among young people.
With experts and authorities weighing in on the harm social media is causing our teenagers, what do Australia n children actually think about the online platforms?
These scouts, who gather weekly for team-building exercises outdoors, believe that this time away from their devices has significantly enhanced their social skills.Australia has moved to ban children from social media. "Just having those other people there instantly limits you from being on your phone," adds 13-year-old Pip Hamlyn.
As a 13-year-old, Hamlyn could soon be barred from using social media under the federal government's ban for under-16s. It's a policy that is splitting the youngest generation."Yeah I do because then we will be able to spend more time with each other without being so focused on social media," 15-year-old Charlie Stradiotti said.
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