Apr 16, 2021 15:00:00

How is 'Instagram for children under 13' evaluated by experts?

In March 2021, it was reported that Facebook was considering a new service for children under the age of 13 who couldn't create an Instagram account by convention. This service shares photos like regular Instagram, and while Instagram prohibits use under the age of 13, the new service is available only to users under the age of 13. However, experts have called for the service not to be implemented, saying that 'children's safety is a concern'.

Child safety groups ask Facebook to scrap plans for Instagram for kids
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/child-safety-groups-ask-facebook-asked-scrap-plans-instagram-kids-n1264112

On April 15, 2021, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined forces of 35 organizations and 64 experts led by theCampaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) , an organization that protects children from the effects of advertising. We have released a letter requesting that Instagram's new service be abandoned.

The Union said, 'Young children have an underdeveloped ability to build social connections and self-expression, and such services affect children's safety and privacy. Instagram for children is young. We will be branding using the layer-specific approval needs and fellowship. '

Instagram spokeswoman Stephanie Otway acknowledged that the press was true and agreed that 'the services we develop must prioritize the safety and privacy of our children. We really want to connect with family and friends, and we want to talk to our experts and help our children use the service safely. ' According to Mr. Otoway, the new service does not display advertisements and has a parental control function.

Mr. Otoway also said, 'I am concerned that there are people who are registering as users by pretending to be age in order to use Instagram,' he said, providing a place where these users can safely use the service. He also wants to do it. However, CCFC's Josh Gorin said, 'Children who try to fake their age on Instagram will not feel that the new service is'childish'.'

'There is a lot of research showing that Instagram is the most harmful social media because of its photographic expression and its unique relationship with'followers',' said Jean Twenge, a psychologist who supports CCFC. We hope that the new service for children will provide real-time interactions such as video chat, rather than the Instagram-like format. 'The pandemic of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has made everyone, including children, aware of the need for digital, but it's doubtful that Instagram is the way to go.' ..