in October 2020, Frances Haugen released several confidential documents from Facebook, which later became Meta. Inside, scary reports especially about practices used by the group in relation to adolescents. The whistleblower is official: the company is fully aware of the situation. harmful effects of platforms on young peoplebut it does not intend to act to reverse the trend.
Facing backlash from the media, Instagram will finally implement the “Take a break” feature, a feature that encourages the youngest users to step away from their screens. But the damage has been done. Since then, distrust of social networks already increasing year by year, today reached its climax. Today, several US states announced that they are launching an investigation against TikTok. real risks to mental health one of the youngest.
Is TikTok dangerous for children’s mental health?
i have to say this The Chinese app has been pinned many times for its encouragement to participate in dangerous challenges and for hosting content that discriminates against minorities. “We know this has devastating effects on children’s mental health and well-being. But we don’t know what and how long the companies themselves have known.”explains Rob Bonta, California attorney general.
“As children and adolescents are currently struggling with anxiety, social pressure and depression, we cannot allow social media to further harm their physical and mental health.”adds Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. Some studies are already pointing to a role for TikTok in the emergence of nervous tics and even Tourette’s syndrome in some young girls.
Source: New York Times
