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2023-05-10 21:48:15

s3x_JAY on Nostr: I hate to use the phrase "…but think of the children!", but that's basically the ...

I hate to use the phrase "…but think of the children!", but that's basically the point of this article…

"American Psychological Association Says Parents Should Screen Kids for 'Problematic Social Media Use'"

https://gizmodo.com/american-psychological-association-kids-social-media-1850424387

> "Right away, the APA acknowledges social media “is not inherently beneficial or harmful to young people,” but rather is highly variable depending on the personal and psychological characteristics of the user accessing the services. Young users already struggling with body image issues or depression, for example, may be more prone to experience negative outcomes on platforms than their peers. On the flip side, the report notes, young people struggling with mental health issues or others from marginalized groups may actually benefit from the support networks and advice they receive from other like-minded people on social media which may actually aid psychological development."

I guess my point in posting this is that it's something else to think about - and yet another reason why Nostr needs the ability to tailor content to users' needs and shield vulnerable folks from harm.
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