In just a few days, a law banning the use of social media for under 16s will take effect in Australia. 

For many parents, social media has been a daily part of family life for years - allowing kids to stay connected with their friends and family, sharing life updates with people they may not get a chance to speak with very often. 

Generations before have been relatively ignorant to just how seriously harmful it can be - figuring if they just keep open communication with their kids then they should be fine. 

But younger millennial and gen Z parents seem to be recognising the dangers, and most often opting to keep their kids offline. 

LISTEN ABOVE

In just a few days, a law banning the use of social media for under 16s will take effect in Australia.&nbsp;
For many parents, social media has been a daily part of family life for years - allowing kids to stay connected with their friends and family, sharing life updates with people they may not get a chance to speak with very often.&nbsp;
Generations before have been relatively ignorant to just how seriously harmful it can be - figuring if they just keep open communication with their kids then they should be fine.&nbsp;
But younger millennial and gen Z parents seem to be recognising the dangers, and most often opting to keep their kids offline.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.

The Parent Squad

Dougal Sutherland: Does NZ need a social media ban?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1b77496d-a572-46c0-aff5-b3ab00502a7e/transcript

Advertisement