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SunshineTheCat12/10/20252 repliesview on HN

I actually feel that teens shouldn't be on social media at all. But I also don't think I should be able to lord that opinion over other people via fiat.

Sugar is pretty bad for teens as well but I don't think banning that will solve health issues anymore than this will help teens.

Personal decisions > a government trying to be mom

Governments always end up doing the most damage when their control is "for the good of their constituents."

This might seem like a good thing while they're parenting for you on things you agree with, however, there will likely come a time when they do something you don't and by then it will be too late.


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bloppe12/10/2025

I agree with you when I believe a choice can be freely made. But peer pressure as a child is extremely intense, and if you're the one weirdo you know whose parents don't allow them on Snapchat, it can cause lots of strife and probably be ineffective anyway.

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singpolyma312/10/2025

If it's bad for teens it's bad for everyone. Banning for only teens makes little sense