Restricting children's social media use is unlikely to completely address mental health issues. Research suggests that stronger privacy settings, controls on addictive features, digital education, and mental health support may be better ways to keep children safer online.
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Restricting children's social media use is unlikely to completely address mental health issues. Research suggests that stronger privacy settings, controls on addictive features, digital education, and mental health support may be better ways to keep children safer online.