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Competency: Are We Raising Incompetent Children? Maybe It’s Time for Us to Be Cruel to Be Kind, Stop Over-Protecting, and Toughen Our Children Up a Little.

Competency is only possible through experience. We need to give our children the freedom to face challenges head on. It might not be easy, but it is in their best interests.

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The Social Media Ban for Children under 16 in Australia is just a Shortcut!

Could the social media ban for under 16’s in Australia be a step in the wrong direction in spite of its good intent?

This approach might protect young users temporarily, but it leaves the larger problem untouched: the digital landscape itself remains unregulated, unchallenged, and unaccountable. Instead of sidelining young voices, shouldn’t we focus on empowering users to shape the platforms they inhabit?

If social media isn‘t banned how can safety be ensured for our children?


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