A new survey conducted in the United States and Australia reveals sharp generational divides in support for an under-16 social media ban and in beliefs about government enforcement.
The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) commissioned Ipsos to interview 4,000 parents and children aged 10 to 17.
The findings reveal strong parental support for such bans, in contrast to widespread concern from children who fear losing friendships and support systems that primarily exist online.
Support among parents was 65 percent in Australia and 58 percent in the United States, while only 38 percent of Australian children and 36 percent of young Americans were in favour.
“This gap raises a central question for policymakers. Why do parents and children view the potential impact so differently, and what might be lost if children’s concerns are overlooked?” FOSI asks in its report….