Jeremy Allen White has shared his opinion on the recently announced social media ban for children under 16 in the United Kingdom, calling the legislative measure a big step forward.
Speaking at the premiere of the latest season of his hit show. the bear In lower Manhattan, the 35-year-old actor praised the decision to impose stricter limits on platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
The UK government announced the ban on Monday following intense scrutiny over the impact of digital platforms on young people.
White, who is about to star in a film that directly addresses the dark side of the tech industry, said a major fix is ​​desperately needed.
The actor described how notable it is that these platforms are so addictive and admitted that while social media will never completely disappear, he believes there needs to be limits or guidelines at a certain point.
Reflecting on the rapid pace of modern technology, White expressed hope that society will eventually return to a more analog approach to life, and confessed that the speed at which everything moves is a little scary.
As the father of two young children, ages seven and five, the topic hits incredibly close to the Hollywood star.
White revealed that her own children do not own cell phones or iPads, although she admitted that they occasionally play with their or their mothers’ devices.
The actor has long been protective of his family’s digital footprint, previously stating last fall that he intends to keep his children away from social media platforms for as long as possible.
