Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines warned that banning social media for minors may “displace” harm instead of reducing it. “Blanket bans treat all platforms and all forms of use as inherently harmful,” CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor and former Quezon City 6th District Rep. Kit Belmonte said in a statement on Friday. “This ignores the reality that social media today is also a space for learning, communication, creativity and economic participation. Bans may displace harm rather than reduce it,” he added. READ: Social media ban pushed anew for kids 16 and below This came amid a renewed push to […]... Keep on reading: Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’

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