It’s Deactivation Week!! On December 10th in Australia (which is really December 9 in the US), the first-ever social media ban will take effect. The major platforms are required by law to deactivate the accounts of children and teens under 16. Kelly reviews the details of the new law, the pushback from Big Tech, advocacy groups, parents, and teens, and why all of this is so important.
While we watch and see how this works in Australia, here are some takeaways:
- Do not wait for the government to save your kids from social media.
- Social Media is optional for you, too, parents!
- The burden is on Big Tech, but the opportunity is still on you.
- Expect pushback, but persevere.
- Fill the void with real life.
Brave Parenting Guides to Lemon8 and Yope (Where Australian kids are rumored to be heading.)
Articles referenced:
Is This the End of Kids on Social Media?
Social Media Ban: Everything You Need to Know Before Deactivation Day
Australia says world will follow social media ban
Australia is banning social media for teens – others could follow
How Australian Teens Plan to Get Around the Social Media Ban
Meta Starts Kicking Australian Children Off Instagram and Facebook
TikTok to Comply with Australia’s ‘Upsetting’ Social Media Ban
YouTube Says it Will Comply With Australian Social Media Ban
Australia wants to end the era of kids on social media with international ban hailed as “first domino” in global movement
Scripture referenced:
2 Corinthians 11:14
Romans 12
Psalm 82:3-4
Jeremiah 17:9
Ephesians 2:1-3
Romans 1:18-32
Ephesians 6:12
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
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