A group letter was sent from the "Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood" to Mark Zuckerberg urging him to discontinue "Messenger Kids" a social media app for children under 13. "Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood" is a group of 100 experts, advocates and parenting organizations. Facebook said Monday that the app "helps parents and children to chat in a safer way," and emphasized that parents are "always in control" of their kids' activity.
To be brief I agree with the ccfc's opinions. We have covered many stories about the dangers of social media when it comes to teens, going as far as 13 year olds going to "Smartphone Rehab." I don't think getting even younger people addicted to devices (more so than they already are), and exposing them to the proven problems of social media is a good idea.
Younger children are simply not ready to have social media accounts. They are not old enough to navigate the complexities of online relationships, which often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts even among more mature users. They also do not have a fully developed understanding of privacy, including what’s appropriate to share with others and who has access to their conversations, pictures, and videos.
To be brief I agree with the ccfc's opinions. We have covered many stories about the dangers of social media when it comes to teens, going as far as 13 year olds going to "Smartphone Rehab." I don't think getting even younger people addicted to devices (more so than they already are), and exposing them to the proven problems of social media is a good idea.
Younger children are simply not ready to have social media accounts. They are not old enough to navigate the complexities of online relationships, which often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts even among more mature users. They also do not have a fully developed understanding of privacy, including what’s appropriate to share with others and who has access to their conversations, pictures, and videos.