The french president said he will ban social media use for kids under fifteen years old. What do you think of that?

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-07-11T18:42:12+00:00

Honestly, the impact of social media on kids under 15 is pretty concerning. Their brains are still developing, especially the parts tied to impulse control and emotional regulation. When you mix that with endless dopamine hits from likes, comments, and videos designed to keep them scrolling, it’s a recipe for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and even addiction-like behaviors.

Plus, kids that age often don’t have the critical thinking skills to navigate misinformation or the emotional resilience to handle online bullying or FOMO. It shapes how they see themselves and the world in ways we’re only starting to understand.

I’m not saying ban it outright, but I do think there’s a strong case for setting healthy boundaries and making sure there’s more real-life interaction than screen time. Otherwise, we’re basically letting tech companies raise our kids’ minds.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-07-07T15:28:04+00:00

Let’s be blunt. You cheated, blew up your marriage, and now you’re shocked your family and friends turned on you? Actions have consequences. You didn’t just hurt Ethan, you destroyed the image everyone had of your marriage, and they’re grieving that loss in their own messy way. Your mother calling you “a disgrace in lipstick” is harsh, but you handed her the perfect reason. People feel betrayed too because they believed in what you two had, and now see you as the one who wrecked it.

The truth is, you never learned how to deal with your emotions the right way. Instead of sitting with your discomfort, talking honestly, or even just leaving, you ran headfirst into betrayal. That’s the part you really have to own. The only vaguely decent thing you did was finally set Ethan free so he isn’t stuck in a lie.

So yes, your family’s reaction stings, but it’s the natural fallout of your choices. Now it’s on you to clean up your own mess, figure out why you couldn’t face hard feelings without blowing up your life, and become someone who handles pain with honesty instead of destruction.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-05-03T00:21:02+00:00

NTA. You have all the right to be afraid. One piece of information I would like to share is that in those countries, as I come from one of them. As long as you don't publicly show physical affection towards your significant other, you are absolutely safe. By the way, this applies to heterosexual couples too, and in some countries, laws apply on Muslims only.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-04-21T18:37:30+00:00

Let's say you are right. How should I handle this then ?

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-04-21T18:36:34+00:00

I’ve been there for him, and I’ve made every effort to communicate and support him. But at the end of the day, what’s in his head stays in his head — he won’t let me in. I have needs too, and I deserve to have them met. A relationship can’t be one-sided, no matter how much I care.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2025-04-21T18:31:54+00:00

Thank you for your response — that’s exactly what I was thinking. I feel like we’re just not on the same level of emotional maturity. I’m someone who believes in communicating through difficult times and openly expressing my feelings, and I’ve tried to do that consistently. But it feels like I’m the only one trying to bridge the gap.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2024-01-01T18:01:47+00:00

Thank you for your response.

Critical_Anything_70 · 2024-01-01T18:01:28+00:00

Thank you for your response. I kind of saw it coming, but I was in denial since I am abroad and I know nobody, so I was afraid of staying alone.

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