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Re:The TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attra... by xyst on Monday October 14, 2024 @10:18AM (#41837774)
Because helicopter parents that install surveillance apps on their child’s phone probably threw fits.
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Re:The TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attra... by scruple on Monday October 14, 2024 @10:29AM (#41837876)
No probably about it. The schools are (were? I'm seeing a lot of school districts near me banning phones) trying to reduce friction with (troublesome) parents who demanded 24/7 direct communication and surveillance.
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