Summary:
Co-star of new Steve Jobs film says she is worried by the addictive qualities of devices Apple has created. Parents are “losing control” of their children to social media, award-winning British actor Kate Winslet has said, adding the she has banned her own from using such sites over fears their self-esteem is being damaged. Winslet said social media made her blood boil and said it has a huge impact on young women’s self-esteem. “Because all they ever do is design themselves for people to like them. And what comes along with that? Eating disorders.” Her harshest criticism was reserved for families who are glued to mobile devices when out together. She said: “You go to a cafe and grown-ups are at one end of the table and children the other, on devices, not looking up.”Key data/statistical information:
- In an interview with The Sunday Times, the Revolutionary Road star, 40, said parents should confiscate technology from their offspring – who she said may turn to social media for validation from strangers.
- The mother of three called for parents to take mobile devices out of the hands of their young.
- Winslet added she was troubled by the addictive quality of the devices that Jobs created. People “practically kiss them goodnight” she said.
What's my view?
I agree that this generation is to obsessed with social media and technology. Kids no longer play outside as they find it more interesting to stay indoors all day on-line. However, I also think it is too late to try and change things. It will be hard to remove technology and media from the lives of young people today.
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