Solingen's Pioneering Social Media Ban Protects 1,400 Students
In Solingen, a pioneering model project has seen over 90% of families participate, affecting nearly 1,400 students. The project, which began this school year, has fifth graders refraining from using social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The goal is to shield 11 to 12-year-olds from potential negative impacts of social media.
The project, involving parental consent and support, has seen a significant reduction in social media use among fifth graders. Whole lesson plans have been adjusted to accommodate this change, and media competence education has been provided for parents. However, extending the ban to sixth graders has been deemed too challenging by the school management at the Solingen Humboldt Gymnasium.
The Solingen model project has shown promising results in protecting young children from the potential harms of social media. With over 90% participation, it has significantly reduced social media use among fifth graders. While extending the ban to sixth graders has been discussed, the school management has found the effort too great.
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