Banning Social Media for Under-16s in NZ?! #shorts
Episode Description
Cecilia Robinson is on a mission to ban social media for under-16 year olds.
Cecilia is the co-founder of My Food Bag and a serial entrepreneur - she joins me on the podcast this week to cover:
• The origins of My Food Bag • The immense pressure and scrutiny of entrepreneurship • Cecilia's fertility journey, the heartbreak of losing multiple pregnancies • Why she’s fighting to ban social media for under-16s • Her current mission to revolutionise healthcare in NZ
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Brief Summary
New Zealand proposes a minimum age of 16 for social media to combat teen mental health issues.
Key points
- Severe Mental Health Crisis. One in four teens in New Zealand faces severe mental health issues.
- Social Media Age Restrictions. A proposal to introduce a minimum age of 16 for social media usage is discussed.
- Excessive Screen Time. New Zealand children average 42 hours online each week, raising concerns about their development.
