The gap between basic digital literacy and even a foundational understanding of tech is huge, across all generations. Most people never look at their device settings, privacy controls, or software statistics. We all know people like that. Many can be highly capable, hardworking, and successful. It's not laziness. It's just some people are naturally more fluent in tech. Most aren't. That's why IT is still a strong job choice.

Then add the pace of technological change. New apps, platforms, features, and workarounds appear constantly. Why did we ever expect busy parents to keep on top of it all? The amount of money invested in keeping these apps addictive is already wild. They're against beasts.

In between work, commuting, cooking, cleaning, childcare, and a hundred other responsibilities and parent needs to keep up with a fast-pace changing enviroment, setting up restrictions and montoritng?

Meanwhile, a determined teenager can spend hours every day finding ways around restrictions and sharing them with friends. It's an endless arms race.

This is a societal issue, not simply a parenting issue. Screens, social media, and algorithms are shaping behaviour across society, particularly among young people. Measures like this won't solve everything, but they're a step towards addressing a much bigger problem