Parents’ associations across all eight primary schools in Greystones, Co Wicklow, have agreed a “no smartphone voluntary code” until children start secondary school. The move follows rising concern among teachers and parents over anxiety levels among pupils and early exposure to adult material online. Is social media making teenagers miserable? The report included practical recommendations to help families guide children’s social media use. It suggested creating a “family media plan” to set expectations for social media use, including boundaries around content and keeping personal information private.

Source: The Irish Times May 26, 2023 19:19 UTC