Taggart 2d ago
It was my job for a decade to try to keep tweens and teens safe online. Let me tell you what you already know: no law or technology can do it. There are no lengths kids won't go to to talk to friends without prying eyes. The harder you try to lock it down, the dodgier their solutions will be.
Show threadPaul_IPv62d ago

@mttaggart

explain the risks and tech like you would to any adult, then step back, give them space, let them know they can come to you with anything (no blame), and let them try.

the harder you squeeze, the more things will squirt out in places you don't see or expect, and the messier it will be.

it's like abortion. you can't outlaw abortion. you can only outlaw medically safe abortions.

Show threadSupermoosie

@paul_ipv6 @mttaggart

There are also so many kids using social media for great purposes. And learning skills on the way.

Raising money and awareness for charities and causes
Organising volunteers
Organising protests
Organising environment awareness
Running their own busineses
Running art/crafts groups
Organising hobbies and sports

Apr 13 at 3:55amWeb
Show threadsabik2d ago
@SuperMoosie @paul_ipv6 @mttaggart
Kids are also using social media to escape hermeneutical injustice... and some adults do love to see children under hermeneutical injustice...