The internet is a boon as well as a curse for this generation. You can find the information on the tips of your fingers but there are also certain things on the internet that might affect you in negative ways. One of the biggest problems of today’s kids is that they are addicted to their phones.
One of the biggest reasons for children being on their phones for hours is Tiktok. Even though it is banned in India, children outside are really addicted to it. If they are not under proper supervision they might go on for hours watching these videos. This might affect their mental state, eyes as well as the body. Children should do more of physical activities rather than sitting on their couches and watching videos. Using your phones too much can also impact your thinking ability.
This has concerned the company too because of which they have taken this harsh step. Every user under 18 will soon have their accounts set to a one-hour daily screen time limit. After the 1-hour time limit is reached, a passcode will appear on the screen asking them to fill it in order to continue swiping through videos on the app.
This decision was taken after a lot of pressure from Washington over security concerns from its ties to China. This came from the parent company, Bytedance, who have been in discussions regarding the ban of Tiktok in the US. The head of trust and safety of Tiktok, Cormac Keenan informed that the company was in consultation with researchers and experts from the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital while deciding the time limits for teen users.
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