[g-technology]

Isn’t it normally the case when politicians in any part of the world say they need to do something for the children, it’s just theatre to cover up them doing nothing or to hide legislation with a different purpose?

[JumpCrisscross]

No, that’s a tech meme. If you’ve ever been near a PTA, you’ll understand that there is terrific civic potential in appealing to parents’ fears.

The true think of the children has always been national security.

[downrightmike]

except in food, clothing, shelter, education, medical care, or general well-being.

The cuts to education were the last thing that disengaged kids from the world, of course they are going to self soothe

[TheOtherHobbes]

Governments always "Think of the kids" until they have to invest in them.

Then suddenly it becomes performative posturing with maybe a little extra spending here and there.

I'm not a fan of social media. I'm also not a fan of authoritarian governments.

From my POV those two things are more similar than they are different.

[JumpCrisscross]

> except in food, clothing, shelter, education, medical care, or general well-being

Parents activate over their own kids. They’re seeking to protect them and will call their electeds and knock on doors and potentially back a primary challenger if you ignore them.