Calls for governmental guidance for children and social media

A leading child psychologist believes we need governmental guidance when it comes to children and social media.

Catherine Hallissey was reacting to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly’s call for a ban on social media for those under the age of 16.

The minister compared the damage of some websites to being like that of smoking.

While some tech experts have said a ban is not workable, Ms. Hallissey says intervention in the form of legislation is essential:

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