From Wai Wong, Melbourne, Australia
Some readers suggest using age-restricted devices to enforce a social media ban. Such a measure can be easily circumvented by using a shared computer or buying an extra device to access social media. A cheap smartphone or tablet can be had for no more than the cost of a week’s lunch or a month’s vaping. An outdated or faulty second-hand smartphone that can still run apps can be even more affordable. On the other hand, such a measure will cost families lots of money and create a lot of e-waste, not only during the introduction of the measure, but also when the children grow up (Letters, 21 March).
