Jamaica is moving towards restricting social media access for children under the age of 16. The proposal has stirred many opinions and statements, some from clinicians and some from opinionated advocates. Cyberbullying, online sexual predators and the growing mental health concerns associated with excessive digital engagement have scaled the fence.

Jamaica is moving towards restricting social media access for children under the age of 16. The proposal has stirred many opinions and statements, some from clinicians and some…

A national survey on social media and its impact on children and adolescents has found that the majority of respondents support regulating social media use by minors, but not…

One in every four Jamaican caregivers says children under their supervision have experienced sexual exposure or grooming attempts linked to social media use. The finding formed…