In today's world, social media has become an inseparable part of daily life, but are these platforms truly supportive of children and adolescents, or conversely, do they pose a serious threat to their mental and social health? More than ۱۳۰ groups and experts have emphasized in an open letter that children at risk of various dangers should not be made victims of incorrect social media policies.
Serious Concerns About Negative Impacts
These experts, pointing to the rise in mental health issues, anxiety, and depression among children and adolescents, are calling for serious actions from governments and relevant institutions. They believe that instead of restricting children, the focus should be on reforming and more precisely controlling social platforms. These groups believe that children cannot protect themselves against harmful and dangerous content alone, and it is the responsibility of adults to provide healthier conditions for them.
Global Challenges and the Need for Change
According to global statistics, the psychological pressures resulting from the misuse of social media have turned into a crisis. Therefore, these groups are calling for immediate changes in social media policies so that instead of blaming children, we should examine and improve the conditions of these platforms. They emphasize that these changes will benefit not only children but society as a whole.
Ultimately, this open letter has a clear message: restrictions on children alone are not enough, and social media needs to be examined and managed more carefully. Is it not time to take a new look at these challenges and properly divide responsibilities?
