Rhetorical Problem Proposal Introduction: Children's brains go through a fundamental change that begins around age 10, which encourages them to look for social incentives like peer approval and attention. Important opportunities for contact that are a natural component of growth have been made possible by social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat. On the other hand, it may have detrimental consequences on children. Social media use has been more closely associated with mental health issues, such as anxiety, symptoms of depression, and issues with body image.
Rhetorical Problem: A study on children under the age of 11 who use Instagram and Snapchat reveals that these kids are more likely to engage in problematic digital behaviors like having friends who are exclusively online and visiting websites that parents would find objectionable. They are also more likely to be victims of online harassment. Spending too much time on social networking applications might exacerbate eating problems, poor self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 reported that social media made them feel worse about their bodies, according to reports. In addition, harmful words, pictures, and videos are common; according to 64% of teenagers, they encounter hate-based content frequently or occasionally. Furthermore, research findings indicate that around 60% of teenage females report experiencing uncomfortable interactions when a stranger contacts them on social media. With all of this said, it is crucial to have age restrictions on social media, to further …show more content…
This video gives great examples of why social media should require age restrictions. Below is the recent bill signed by Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, stating that there will be a ban on social media accounts for children under 14. If it withstands legal challenges, the law will be