Ben Gillenwater
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Monday 21 July 2025 17:45:59 GMT
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margaux2023 :
As a teacher, I genuinely don’t think people will fully realise the damage social media is doing to children’s developing brains until it’s too late. It’s not just about the risk of being exposed to inappropriate content, though that’s worrying enough… it’s about what constant exposure to fast paced, high stimulation media is doing to their attention spans, problem solving skills and ability to connect in the real world. Children today are growing up on a steady stream of rapid content colours, sounds, flashing images and dopamine triggering algorithms. My classroom often feels like a come down from that high (and I teach 8yr olds). They seem distracted, restless and disinterested in anything that doesn’t move as fast as the content they consume online. Conversations are harder to hold, thhey struggle with focus, say “I’m bored” within minutes or ask “What’s next?” before they’ve even started. I don’t believe technology or social media are inherently bad, they’re tools and like any tool, it’s how we use them that matters but, we have definitely lost the balance. Children need space to be bored, to reflect, to listen, to solve problems without an immediate answer provided by a screen. They need to practise dialogue, sketch ideas, get things wrong and try again. These slower, more human experiences build resilience, self-confidence, and the ability to think deeply, which in my opinion no app or algorithm can replace. ✌🏼
2025-07-22 21:27:24
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Dani & Eevee 🇨🇦 :
Bring back family computers in the living room!
2025-07-23 04:59:08
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Mega Man13 :
This man is giving some seriously good tips
2025-07-24 14:52:31
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Mike.W :
schools need to stop using apps for homework and go back to paper and pen ad that's where a lot of it starts with tablets for homework
2025-07-22 06:52:20
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Cindi Effenberger :
The smart TVs in the bedrooms! 😳
2025-07-21 19:28:58
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retfalvi.kristina🇨🇦 :
parents of young kids... can we normalize not allowing our kids access social media?
2025-07-22 00:48:47
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loopybint :
Spoke to daughter at young age as she wanted to game online, age appropriate discussion had. Gamed in living area until 12 and then allowed upstairs. She was very aware of people not being who they say and dangers of giving details out. Now 16 she is very savvy and has always told us about any weird stuff she comes across. I know parents who ban kids from social media and their kids have gone behind their back and had all sorts of issues (including being groomed).
2025-07-22 16:59:12
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user31dzhwd8lw :
shut up
2025-07-21 23:07:23
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MotoLifeMyke :
My son was a victim. Great advice.
2025-07-24 05:18:46
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Rudy IO :
you’re not into cybersecurity… you’re just scared of technology.
2025-07-24 08:30:29
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tiredtxo :
Also don't assume YouTube Kids is any safer. There is some funky stuff on there that slips through the net.
2025-07-22 20:37:55
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April :
Deleted YouTube and blocked it. It’s the worst
2025-07-22 17:42:13
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T G982 :
I stopped my kids going on social media for 4 years through high school, they were constantly teased and picked on. 4 years of tears and feeling left out, not being invited to parties, afternoon hangouts and always felt like the outsider. As soon as they got a phone and started joining in the groups they started to get some real friendships. What you're talking about is a nice thought, but it doesn't work in reality.
2025-07-22 01:30:30
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shazangso :
You forgot : don’t let them play Roblox.
2025-07-22 21:26:50
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Rebel :
I’m a teacher and the things kids tell me they watch sends chills down my spine and parents have no idea. Lazy parenting and screens raising kids is the new fad. 🤷♀️
2025-07-22 00:28:25
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Ibrahim Rogers :
I need to take notes for my future kids 👍
2025-07-23 15:34:16
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A :
Good luck policing that! Your kids will be so mad when they interact with kids at school who get to use social media and will only rebel and end up doing even worse things behind your back. Strict parents create sneaky children! The more liberal you are WITH boundaries with children, the less likely they are to actually fall for these traps
2025-07-22 13:39:36
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🌎The Real Debsontarget🌍 :
Super Dad! Many parents/Guardians are willingly allowing their children to do all of those things because many adults are still ignorant about the dark side of social media... plus they see the electronic devices as a "safe" way for the kids to stay occupied. You're an incredible Dad!!
2025-07-24 06:00:49
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CraigS :
This tech, whilst being good to begin with.. Has turned human society into a dystopian hellscape!!
2025-07-24 21:24:11
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tikitokii805 :
As an elementary principal, YouTube is destroying kids. Listen to kids a few minutes at recess and you know who has unrestricted access to it
2025-07-22 13:01:28
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Paul P296 :
And you post this advice on social media! 😂
2025-07-22 05:29:18
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Shrike :
YouTube shorts is the devil. It can’t be blocked
2025-07-23 13:57:53
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Fidel Caplan :
What age group are you talking about?
2025-07-23 22:25:29
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Desiree :
Is YouTube kids ok?
2025-07-22 12:42:06
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Vanessa Galhofa :
I gave my daughter a cellphone but don't have any social media have YouTubekids and she only have 25 minutes to watch it, and she as games to play but I need do play it first
2025-07-24 06:35:07
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