For parents & caregivers

The ban doesn’t land in parliament – it lands in living rooms, bedrooms and back seats of cars. This page zooms out on holiday stress, arguments over devices, privacy concerns and what to watch for in your child’s mental health.

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Holiday stress, withdrawal & everyday conflict

Christmas holidays under new rules ↗ Long hot days, sudden offline time and shifting family routines.

Device fights at the dinner table ↗ How different families defuse, negotiate or escalate the conflict.

Withdrawal or something more? ↗ When bad moods, sleep changes or isolation may signal deeper distress.

Safety, privacy & trust

ID uploads & privacy worries ↗ Balancing safety with handing more documents to large platforms.

Monitoring vs trust ↗ Finding a middle ground between “total surveillance” and “no idea”.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ teens ↗ When online queer spaces once felt safer or kinder than offline options.