I don’t think it’s helpful to have called the take stupid, because parents have a role and have a responsibility to be vigilant, but I think blaming ONLY the parents is also too extreme. It’s more like smoking. Kids are resourceful and can get access from friends, trick their parents (especially if they’re not tech savvy) with things like multiple accounts, etc. A lot of the blame lies in the tech companies and there’s a need for better regulation. We have age limits for smoking, drinking, driving, etc. and don’t expect only parents to be involved in that protection. The same should be true for phones/social media.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

We have age limits for smoking, drinking, driving, etc. and don’t expect only parents to be involved in that protection.

Uh, if a parent gives their kids smokes, booze or car keys before they are of age it is 100% on the parent.

Parenting is the act of instilling values and teaching the ability to reason out whether a behaviour or decision is appropriate. That includes whether or not to drive a car without a license, whether or not to drink when underage and whether or not it is appropriate to tell your teacher to get back in the kitchen.

[–] beejboytyson@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

100 percent. These morons don't read news. Don't know about the parents that work 3 labour intensive. Hard for them to see a different life. Stupid ppl gotta stupid.

[–] starelfsc2@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

me having kids knowing I will not have time to raise them but it's somehow everyone else's fault?

[–] beejboytyson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Children are EVERYBODY'S responsibility. Really hope you're not a trump pedo.

[–] starelfsc2@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, they are, but I can still call someone a bad parent if they have a kid knowing they will have no time to raise them. I can simultaneously believe they are at fault for not raising their kids, and that society should do more for kids...

[–] beejboytyson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

You're almost there gl