The digital trap: How Tikok and Co. endanger our youth!

The digital trap: How Tikok and Co. endanger our youth!

Exxpress, Österreich - On December 26, 2024, an informative discussion about the challenges of social media such as Tikkok and Instagram took place. In an interview on Exxpress.at illuminated youth researcher Bernhard Heinzlmaier and Eva Schütz the problematic effects of these platforms that often propagate and a distorted picture of the Convey reality. Heinzlmaier urgently warned of the "generation of fear", which is increasingly unsettled by the lack of interpersonal contacts and negative feedback and suffers from mental stress symptoms. Schütz emphasized the need for conscious media use and creative alternatives to reduce the pressure of the digital world.

parents in responsibility

In another exciting discussion, as mentioned in a special edition of Exxpress Live, the questions were also controversial whether a ban on social media is useful for less than 16 years. The experts discussed the consequences of these platforms on the concentration, education and social skills of young people. It became clear that parents play a central role in protecting their children from the dangers of the digital world. The discussion also raised the question of how many controls for parents are appropriate to maintain the well -being of the children, while at the same time a healthy level of independence is promoted.

Heinzlmaier spoke for more creative offline ideas and a regulated screen time. He emphasized that despite the risks of digital media, sources of knowledge that should be used sensibly can also be. In order to meet the challenges of modern communication, it is crucial to find a balanced handling of social media. These are important food for thought for parents and society in order to better prepare the youth for the digital future and at the same time minimize the dangers.