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Many children see disturbing posts on social media, 'parents need to talk more'
State Secretary Aerdts urges parents to discuss their children's online experiences after a Ministry of Economic Affairs survey found that half of children aged 10-15 encounter posts that frighten or sadden them, often not sharing these at home due to shame or fear. Aerdts is launching a campaign with tips for parents, emphasizing open conversations and non-judgment. Children mainly mention Snapchat and TikTok as sources of harmful content. The Dutch government prefers EU-wide social media age limits, unlike France, Spain, and Greece, which pursue national laws. The European Commission is working on stricter online age controls.
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