A case for raising the age of internet adulthood
This is part two of an article on the risks and impact of unsupervised digital-device use by young people, written by Chua Sook Ning and Tricia Yeoh. Read part one here.
The recent stabbing case at a local secondary school has brought the issue of young people’s online activities, mental health and overall well-being into the spotlight. It is time for Malaysian parents, as well as the whole of society, to approach the internet – and access to it through smartphones – with great wisdom and care.
One concrete step could be for society to agree on raising the age of “internet adulthood” to 16. This is less of an argument for the effectiveness of a social media ban, but the acknowledgement that contextual factors can hinder or help the effectiveness of parental mediation – which…
Liverpool Kalah Kali Ke-4, Berada Di Luar Slot UCL Dan Dipintas Man United