Parents should be deeply troubled by the way children are finding ways around social media restrictions. These platforms claim to have safeguards in place, yet kids are quickly discovering loopholes that render those protections meaningless. This is not just youthful mischief—it is a failure of Big Tech to take responsibility for the dangers their products pose. Conservatives have long warned that these companies prioritize profit and engagement over child safety, and the ease with which children bypass restrictions proves the point. Parents are left with a false sense of security while their children remain exposed to predators, harmful content, and addictive algorithms.
Even more concerning is how these platforms undermine parental authority. Families set rules and boundaries, but when companies design systems that are easily manipulated, those boundaries collapse. Parents lose control, not because they are inattentive, but because Big Tech has created an environment where rules are impossible to enforce. This is not accidental—it is the result of platforms that thrive on keeping children hooked, regardless of the consequences. Concerned parents recognize this as a systemic failure, one that erodes the ability of parents to protect their children and instill discipline in the home.
The broader danger is cultural. When children learn early that rules can be bent or ignored, they are being conditioned to disregard authority—whether parental, educational, or moral. This erosion of respect for boundaries strikes at the heart of family values. Conservatives see this as part of a larger struggle over who shapes the upbringing of the next generation: parents or corporations. Every parent should be vigilant, because these platforms are not just influencing how children spend their time online—they are shaping their worldview, their respect for authority, and ultimately, the moral fabric of our society.
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kids-have-already-found-a-way-around-australias-new-social-media-ban-making-faces
