Growing online community of parents seeks to delay teenage access to social media

A Sydney father has begun building an online community which encourages and supports parents who are holding off from giving their children smartphones and access to social media. Thousands of parents concerned about the mental health impacts of social media on their young children have joined the online movement. The mounting concerns are placing pressure on the federal government to increase the age limit for social media access from 13 to 16 years old. Need to talk to someone? Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au Headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au 13YARN: Speak to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter on 13 92 76 or visit 13yarn.org.au Are you anxious? Take the Beyond Blue quiz to see how you’re tracking and whether you could benefit from support