Should children under 16 be allowed on social media? In this episode of The Boston Barrister, I discuss Indonesia’s proposed ban on social media use for minors and what it could mean for families in the United States.
We break down the growing concerns around social media addiction, cyberbullying, sleep disruption, and mental health issues in children and teenagers. From reduced attention spans to increased anxiety and depression, the risks associated with excessive screen time continue to rise.
I also share a real-life case that shows how cell phone use can impact family dynamics, parenting decisions, and even legal disputes. This episode offers practical insights for parents who are trying to set boundaries and protect their children in a digital-first world.
Here is what you’ll learn:
Why Indonesia is considering a social media ban for children under 16 The risks of social media addiction and excessive screen time How cyberbullying affects children and teenagers The connection between cell phones, sleep disruption, and mental health Practical ways parents can set boundaries and manage screen time
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Transcript: Welcome to the Boston Barrister. My name is Kevin Patrick Seaver, located in Boston, Massachusetts. This week’s episode is all about Indonesia, Kathai. You’re looking to ban social media for children under the age of 16 or younger. And when I heard this story and I looked into it and I thought about it, I said, “Indonesia?” And then I asked myself, continuously, as I see children in restaurants looking down at their crocs, and I got news for you, as they were smiling and laughing, “There’s nothing in my crocs that’s all that funny. How about you?” And they’re watching and reading and listening and talking on their cell phone everywhere.(…) I don’t care where you are, whether it’s at the mall, whether it’s in the supermarket, whether it’s getting a haircut, whether it’s walking down the street.(…) I see kids talking. I’m like, “Who are they talking?” “Oh, they’re on a cell phone.” “Why is Jakarta, Indonesia?”(…) Way ahead of the curve, and asking the social media platforms, such as Facebook,(…) Instagram, X,(…) TikTok, Threads, Robox, Live, comply with their regulations, not to allow children to be on such platforms. Now, the question becomes, “Why is Indonesia much of their credit way ahead of the curve with this, and why should children be not allowed to be on such platforms?” The simple answer is, and it should stay very simple, is there’s a lot of reason for it, and the negative far outweigh any type of possible benefit. According to experts, research, and stories, the research clearly shows the negative effects of having social media for children 16 and under. Regulation out of Indonesia is not allowed for children to have accounts on high digital platforms. Those platforms are going to include YouTube, TikTok, X,(…) Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Vigo, Robox, Live.(…) Implementation will be done gradually on these platforms, until all platforms fulfill their obligation. The basis is clear. Children of Indonesia face real threats due to these digital platforms. But doesn’t this apply to America and our own children in the United States of America? And the answer is obvious. Captain obvious is a nose on my face.
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