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Teen Social Media Bans Miss the Point, Critics Argue
Original: Teen Social Media Bans Miss the Point
A new essay argues that proposals to ban teenagers from social media address the wrong problem, suggesting the debate over youth online safety should focus on broader design and structural issues rather than age restrictions. The argument is drawing attention among readers following ongoing legislative efforts in several countries and US states to restrict minors' access to social media platforms.
Why now: Lawmakers and the public are actively debating age restrictions on social media for minors, making critiques of these bans timely.
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