Policy

Four Months Into Australia’s Social Media Ban: What We’re Learning

“I love the Australia ban,” a parent said to me recently. “I wish we would do something like that in our country.”  “Say more,” I responded with curiosity.  “Honestly, it just feels good to see someone actually do something. I’m not sure if it will work, but it just feels good to take action.”  The…  Read More

Beyond the Ban: Adolescence, Agency, and What Comes Next

“I am just so tired. It feels like a full-time job,” a parent shared with me recently, describing the constant work of managing parental controls and online risks. “Yeah,” I replied. “You aren’t alone. Most of these platforms aren’t designed with our kids’ wellbeing in mind, and we’ve largely outsourced responsibility to parents and kids.…  Read More