#1142 - Getting It Royally Wrong on Social Media

This episode unpacks Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for kids under 16, set to roll out by Christmas 2025. With tech giants stepping up enforcement, parents are relieved, while teens face digital detoxes. Join the discussion as we explore Prince Harry’s surprising critique, parents’ joys and woes, and strategies for tackling this new era of tech parenting. In this episode: New legislation Australia's incoming social media ban cannot be considered overreach | Sky News  Bullying over social media Parental reactions Prince Harry's comments  Why Harry has it royally wrong on social media dangers | Daily Telegraph Implementation, digital IDs Navigating conversations with kids Acknowledging sadness and disappointment, FOMO The flow-on effect of the ban The 3 Es of Effective Discipline: Explore, Explain, Empower Related Links: Super Solutions for Technology Troubles [Webinar] Unplug Childhood - join the village Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.