Is 13 Too Young For Social Media?
The majority of social media platforms require users to be at least thirteen years old. But with the continued popularity of platforms such as TikTok appealing to young people, the likes of the US Surgeon General and others have questioned whether thirteen is indeed too young to join social media. It’s thought that social media use at this age can have a negative effect on a young person’s mental well-being and relationships. But what is the actual reality of social media use at a young age?
Dr Catherine Page Jeffery, Lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of Sydney, joined us to discuss some of the many issues surrounding social media use and young people.
