Scarlett Johansson Said This About Giving Her Kids Access to Social Media

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As a fellow parent who has navigated the digital minefield of raising children in today’s tech-centric world, I wholeheartedly applaud Scarlett Johansson for her wise decision to delay her kids’ exposure to social media. The pressure on young minds is immense, and it’s refreshing to see a celebrity parent taking a stand against the relentless tide of instant gratification that social media offers.

Scarlett Johansson shared some thoughts on her parenting approach, explaining that she’s aiming to postpone introducing her children to social media. In a recent talk show appearance on “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna,” she confessed that she already experiences some pressure with her pre-teen child, but intends to shield her from social media for as long as feasible.

Scarlett Johansson says social media is ‘hard’ for young people

Scarlett Johansson shared insights on November 26 about her choice to shield her kids from social media, a practice often seen among celebrity parents. Notably, Johansson doesn’t use any social media platforms herself, so it’s understandable that she wants to protect her children from the internet for as long as feasible.

The actor shared with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager that “As my daughter turns 10, I’m feeling a growing sense of pressure due to her socializing with older girls. On the other hand, my son is three years old and enjoys playing with Legos. My daughter’s age, however, has led to an increasing expectation that she should have a phone, but I intend to postpone getting one for her as long as possible.

Scarlett Johansson shared that finding it challenging to provide her children with phones due to their access to social media platforms, as she perceives these spaces as demanding and potentially overwhelming for young people. During the interview, she expressed concern about technology evolving at a pace that surpasses our human ability to comprehend and adapt.

The actress prefers her children to grow up first before venturing into social media. She received some wise counsel from talk show hosts, who recommended a traditional flip phone as an option for her daughter to contact her, should that be necessary. An Apple watch could also suffice, offering the kids the capability to call or message their parents only.

Originally reported by Namrata Padhee on Momtastic.

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2024-11-28 09:10