There’s plenty of evidence that it’s very lethal just like drugs. Millions of people have died from overdoses. Social media is not up there yet in terms of deaths, but it’s climbing (suicides). But that’s because SM is still relatively new, while hard drugs have been around for many generations. It’s time to address this. If I had kids, I would not allow them smartphones until they’re adults, and I’d drill it into their minds at a very young age about how dangerously addictive it is so they will develop a healthy fear for it that will stick with them long after they become adults.

Kinda relevant to topic:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c747x7gz249o

If you love your kids, do not give them smartphones. No matter how much they beg you. They’re kids, they don’t know any better. Protect them like a mama bear protects her cubs.

no.

18+ maybe

All propaganda is dangerous..

Is this a serious thread?

Feel free to read the article I linked. Idk about you but I don’t think it’s a laughing matter.

Anything can be addictive.

I have the understanding to psychologically addict you, you may or may not have this same understanding.

Blame your parents if you're a weak minded fool, they are likely weak minded fools too.
I want to note, that's not a direct statement towards any individual user, it's a generalization.

There are a lot of things in life that were never explained to me, I had to learn the hard way.
It would have been great if my parents actually gave a shit and taught me all the useful esoteric information.

Sadly mom and pop are too busy looking at their phones, then wondering what the hell is wrong with Jr.

This post was edited by Mondain on Apr 19 2026 03:37pm

It's literally the equivalent of parents in the 90s who thought tv, music, Pokemon, and everything else was bad. I don't have kids and I never plan to, but they would definitely have a smart phone.

No it’s not the same thing at all. Bad does not equal addictive.

I can see why you would give smartphones to your kids if you had any. Did you even read the article?

Who's going to read a news article from a pron site?



This post was edited by KevlarKondom on Apr 19 2026 04:04pm