‘Blunt-force approach’: LGBTQ+ advocates say proposed teen social media ban overlooks benefits
Amid bipartisan support for restricting teenagers’ access to social networks, young queer people say they fear potential isolation and loss of connectionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen Amelia was growing up as a queer teenager on the outskirts of Melbourne, social media helped them find community.“I was very much on the outer suburbs of the greater Melbourne area, which isn’t very well-known for having community spaces and community events and social supports for LGBTQ+ young people,” says Amelia, who is now 23.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...
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