This chapter explores the nuanced effects of social media on children's mental health, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance. It contrasts the inconclusive scientific evidence on social media's risks with its potential benefits, such as enhancing social skills and fostering acceptance among youth.
For today's young people or digital natives, social media is everywhere. New York just rolled out tough new laws to keep kids safe online, including curbing addictive feeds, safeguarding data, and enforcing a digital bedtime. China, on the other hand, pioneered these protections in 2021, with strict regulations. What impact will these measures have on the next generation's online habits? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan