Arrr! Ye parents be quakin' in their boots over TikTok's treacherous hold on our scallywags! Aye, beware!
2024-03-27
Arrr mateys, methinks the Congress scallywags be jabberin' 'bout this TikTok treasure trove! Beware, me hearties, for this Chinese app be showin' our younglings some treacherous sights, like the dreaded topic o' suicide. Aye, 'tis a nightmare for all landlubbers!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, ye wouldn't be lettin' yer wee one wander off with a scallywag promisin' ice cream or a puppy, would ye? Arrr, as parents, we be keenly aware of the dangers out there and teach our young'uns to be wary. But as a mother of three, I've seen the risks grow more treacherous by the day, threatenin' not just their bodies but their minds too.We be raisin' our offspring in a world vastly different from our own, with influences assailin' them from all sides. From online platforms like TikTok, where children be exposed to harmful content like suicide and distorted body images within moments of engagement, to the promotion of extreme diets and dangerous behaviors.These online threats have real-life consequences, with teens fallin' into eating disorders and other self-destructive patterns fueled by the toxic content they encounter. TikTok even pushes gender and sexuality content onto minors, leadin' them down dangerous paths beyond their years.But fear not, me hearties, for we can protect our young'uns by stayin' vigilant, settin' clear boundaries, and pushin' back against platforms like TikTok that aim to undermine our authority as parents. Together, we can ensure our children's safety and well-being, standin' strong against those who seek to harm them.