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> I honestly can't wrap my mind around how people think regulation is going to do that job for them. It works pretty well for alcohol and for tobacco. With re
by esarbe 3y ago
> I honestly can't wrap my mind around how people think regulation is going to do that job for them.
It works pretty well for alcohol and for tobacco. With regards to tobacco, there's been a clear trend towards less tobacco usage in teenagers since 1997. that's when awareness campaigns began.
I don't think that people think that "regulation is going to do [parenting] for them". I think most people that let their children use smartphones simply don't care too much or are not aware about the serious problems arising from excessive smartphone usage.
- voxic11 3y agoBut don't most children get smartphones from their parents? It's still legal for parents to give their children alcohol or tobacco if they want to. Minors just can't buy it (and in the case of alcohol possess it except when served it by their parents). So imo those laws aren't intended to replace parenting. Its still up to parents to decide whether or not their minor children get access to alcohol and tobacco.
- esarbe 3y agoThese laws - as I see it - are primarily about framing. No, they won't stop parents from buying smartphones for their kids. But just as with seat belts or smoking indoors, they will frame giving one to a kid as harmful. This will give lawfully inclined people a reason to pay attention and - through the appliance of social pressure - nudge other people into compliance.
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