by Workingman » 19 Apr 2024, 11:52
Just coming back to this.
A new report from Ofcom says that a quarter of 5 - 7 year-olds have smart phones.
Well, they don't have money. even for PAYG, so mum and dad must be paying on contract... and are the registered owners. Now, it depends on the permissions mum and dad allow as to where Jemima and Johnny can go, but most parents do not know. Are you over 18? Yes - the phone confirms it - so off they go - porn whoopee.
Some 38% of these children use WhatApp, Instagram and Tik Tok, and with their parent's consent.
So, I ask, what chance has the government got of controlling them?
Answer: None.
Do they go to Sky News. BBC. ITN, Reuters. NY Times, Sydney Herald etc. for info? No. they go to the echo chambers where they are fed conspiracy theories by nut jobs and 'influencers'.
It's a scary future.