‘Just say no to drugs’: Banning kids from social media slammed

Psychiatrist Dr Tanveer Ahmed says banning children from social media is “not going to work” as it is key for them to learn how to navigate digital spaces safely and be “good digital citizens”. “Banning social media is a bit like saying just say no to drugs, or never have sex, teenagers,” he said. “It is not going to work. “You need to help them navigate the world they are in and be good digital citizens. “They have to learn how to navigate it.”