stern-DISCUTHEK - When should children be allowed to use a smartphone? Mommy blogger vs. psychologist
How many of you really know what children and young people are confronted with in WhatsApp groups, on TikTok or Snapchat? Unfiltered, they see war crimes, cruelty to animals and pornography. As it is almost impossible to control social media content, the dangers are constantly increasing.
In the Diskuthek@Körber-Stiftung we debate: What is the right way to use smartphones and social media? Does consumption need to be regulated by law? And what can parents, educators and politicians do to protect our children?
When should children be given a cell phone? These guests discuss:
- Darleen Besmann is a mom blogger, musician and presenter. As a mother of two children, she recognizes many dangers when it comes to smartphones - including in herself. However, she is also of the opinion that it is often viewed far too negatively and downright demonized.
- Prof. Dr. Christian Montag is Professor of Molecular Psychology at the University of Ulm. In his book "Du gehörst uns!", he analyzes the data business model and the psychological strategies of large internet companies. He warns that permanent digital interruptions prevent children from performing critical life tasks.
Presented by: Daphne SagnerEdited by: Marco Klehn, Isa von HeylEdited by: Katharina Kohler, Dr. Ludwig Werny, Laura RodriguesCamera: Xandra Baier, Michelle Herzog / redpinata GmbHLighting and sound: Jan Görmer, Juiljette WionEditing and graphics: Ingmar Jessen / redpinata GmbHGraphic concept: Vladislav Estrin, Edgars NoskovsProduction coordination: Arndt NeystersDirecting: Xandra Baier, Christoph Gülich, Maxime Billon / redpinata GmbHProduction management: Christoph GülichFact checks: Dirk Liedtke
Read also:
- Despite the concerns about the content children encounter on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, Darleen Besmann, a mom blogger and presenter, argues that the negative perception of smartphones is often overstated.
- In the stern-DISCUTHEK discussion library, the topic of when children should be allowed to use a smartphone was explored, with experts cautioning against the impact of permanent digital interruptions on children's critical life tasks.
- Prof. Dr. Christian Montag, a molecular psychologist, expressed his concerns about the data business models and psychological strategies used by large internet companies, suggesting that these factors can have detrimental effects on children's development.
- Parents, educators, and politicians were highlighted as key players in protecting children from the potential dangers of smartphone usage and social media, as the regulation of content and consumption was considered a pressing issue.
Source: www.stern.de
