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Banning Social Media For Kids!

August 28, 202500:38
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Whether people love or loathe
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Christopher Luxon and his government
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banning phones in schools, high five.
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Let's get the social media and ban it up
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until the age of 16. Our kids don't need
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to be exposed to that crap.
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>> The technology rewires their brains. The
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statistics on suicide, teen suicide
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particular, is going through the roof.
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Social media does not help. So that's
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the one thing with Finn where I'm going
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to support him by not giving him access.
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And he's already asking, he's nine. Some
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of his mates have phones. Like, what the
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hell does a 9-year-old need a phone for?
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You know, and the iPad, he gets it when
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we travel. That's it. He doesn't need an
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iPad at home.
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>> There's books.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives into the hot-button issue of banning phones in schools, igniting a spirited debate about the impact of social media on young minds. The guest passionately argues for a digital detox for kids, citing alarming statistics on teen suicide and the detrimental effects of technology on their development. With a personal touch, they share their own parenting choices regarding their nine-year-old son, Finn, who is already curious about phones. The episode is a candid exploration of modern parenting challenges and the lengths some will go to protect their children from the pressures of the digital world. It’s a call to action for listeners to reconsider the role of technology in their children's lives, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of raising kids in the age of screens.

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Episode Highlights

  • Banning Phones in Schools
    A strong stance on banning phones in schools is taken, emphasizing the need for children's focus.
    “Banning phones in schools, high five.”
    @ 00m 03s
    August 28, 2025
  • Concerns Over Teen Suicide
    Statistics on teen suicide are alarming, raising concerns about the impact of technology.
    “The statistics on suicide, teen suicide, in particular, is going through the roof.”
    @ 00m 15s
    August 28, 2025
  • Supporting Finn's Phone-Free Life
    A parent decides to support their child by limiting access to phones and social media.
    “That's the one thing with Finn where I'm going to support him by not giving him access.”
    @ 00m 22s
    August 28, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Social Media Concerns00:20
  • Phone-Free Kids00:22
  • Childhood Technology Debate00:30