This chapter explores the complex challenges children encounter with social media use, highlighting recent legislative measures aimed at protecting young users. It discusses laws requiring parental consent for app usage and examines China's regulations designed to ensure a safe online environment for minors. The conversation also considers the impact of these laws on youth mental health and the ongoing debate about the balance between internet freedom and safety for the younger generation.
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