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Keep your kids off social media

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Started March 6, 2026

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Keep your kids off social media

The Critic (United Kingdom) | Mar 6, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 6, 2026
Social media offers valuable opportunities for children to connect and learn, and banning it may hinder their social skills.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 6, 2026
The pressure to create content on social media can lead to anxiety and low self-esteem in children, warranting strict parental controls.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 6, 2026
While social media has risks, a balanced approach that includes education about online safety is more effective than outright bans.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 6, 2026
Social media can have detrimental effects on childhood development, making it essential to limit children's exposure to it.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 6, 2026
Children naturally gravitate towards social media; instead of prohibiting it, we should teach them how to use it responsibly.
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