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Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney should be applauded for social media ban

It is too addictive for children to use safely

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This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce a ban on social media for kids under 16. There will be exemptions, and we haven’t seen the details yet, but Canadians should applaud this move. I believe in personal freedom but also in science, and in protecting kids from harm. And every day, we see more evidence of the damage social media does to children.

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Social media is addictive. It damages mental health. It exposes kids to predators. It has become a public health and safety issue. If tech companies won’t keep children off their platforms voluntarily, then Ottawa should make them do so.

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There is also evidence that excessive screen time harms the adult brain, causing early neurodegeneration. The good news is........

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