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Age-Gates Discussion

“Age-Gates Discussion” is a short 25-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Instagram says "13+". Haidt says "16+". Where's your researched stance?. Immediate effect: Decision becomes researched not reactive. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Instagram says "13+". Haidt says "16+". Where's your researched stance?

25 min Advanced

Goal

Build researched family decision on when child enters social, based on research not peer pressure.

Steps

1

Parents: read 3 sources — Haidt "Anxious Generation", APA 2023 guidelines, Tristan Harris.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Decision becomes researched not reactive.

Evidence base

School: Developmental Psychology / Social Media Research

Founders: Jonathan Haidt · Jean Twenge · APA (2024)

Haidt "The Anxious Generation" 2024 shows 145% teen depression rise since 2010 with SoMe. APA 2023 health guidelines. Twenge "iGen".

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Age-Gates Discussion" take?

This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced with another person in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Age-Gates Discussion"?

Decision becomes researched not reactive. In the short term: Child respects decision because understands reasons.

Is "Age-Gates Discussion" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Developmental Psychology / Social Media Research (Jonathan Haidt, Jean Twenge, APA (2024)). Haidt "The Anxious Generation" 2024 shows 145% teen depression rise since 2010 with SoMe. APA 2023 health guidelines. Twenge "iGen".

Is "Age-Gates Discussion" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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