"Young people are not emotionally, cognitively or socially mature enough to manage unlimited exposure to internet content. They have not developed the skills and attributes for self-regulation, so expecting them to be able to do something they are unable to do is setting them up for failure. While the exposure to inappropriate content is a real and present concern, we must also be aware that spending excessive time online compromises the development of social interaction skills and emotional resilience."
"CyberSafeKids spoke to 3,300 primary school children between the ages of eight and 12 and 1,700 parents nationwide for the survey. Just over 93pc of the children said they go online to play games or use apps, often using platforms designed for older users. Despite regulatory requirements introduced in Ireland last July, 69pc of children surveyed had at least one account on a social media platform with a legal age rating of 13-plus. This rose to 79pc for 12-year-olds."
3,300 primary school children aged eight to 12 and 1,700 parents were surveyed nationwide. Just over 93% of children said they go online to play games or use apps, often on platforms designed for older users. Sixty-nine percent of children had at least one 13-plus rated social media account, rising to 79% among 12-year-olds. Over 30% of children posted photos or videos online, most commonly on TikTok, then Snapchat and YouTube; WhatsApp also used for sharing images. Girls were more likely than boys to share images and videos. Officials plan a PPS-based age-verification system held by a third party. Experts warn children lack self-regulation and that excessive online time harms social and emotional development.
Read at Irish Independent
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