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> I had unrestricted internet access as a child and turned out fine. The statistical power of an n=1 study applied to a population many orders of magnitude lar
by kashunstva 5y ago
> I had unrestricted internet access as a child and turned out fine.
The statistical power of an n=1 study applied to a population many orders of magnitude larger is not very strong.
That aside, many, if not most children below a certain age lack the requisite ability to discern danger/non-danger with a fidelity that would satisfy their parents who have moral and legal responsibility in that domain. I admit there's a tension between privacy and the duty to protect.
- hn_throwaway_69 5y agoAs humans, we can share our experiences on important human questions, such as what is an appropriate way to raise a child, without being told that a sample size of one is insufficient to found our opinions. Also, with respect, you could also have made the point that my experience might not be the experience of everyone without dressing it up in statistical speak. I can assure you that I understand basic statistical principles.