I remember accompanying my mum on our frequent visits to various friends’ houses for a cup of tea and a sandwich. If I even dared to open my mouth out of turn, my mum would again say “be quiet and don’t show off”. What, then, would parents operating in those relatively innocent times think of the daily outpouring of opinions, “likes”, hatred, bullying and threats that our children, whether they be eight or 18, are subjected to via social media? I have to say, I’ve deliberately steered clear of most social media apart from Twitter, after being blitzed by vile hatred during some of my time on breakfast TV. The Instagram move is a start, especially as the social media giant’s boss Adam Mosseri wants users to focus more on “connecting with friends or being inspired”, rather than counting “likes”.

Source: Daily Mirror May 28, 2021 20:36 UTC