Behind the News Ep 18

According to Australia's top politicians, what is the recommended age to start using social media?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 18

Who is the Australian opposition leader mentioned in the document?

• Anthony Albanese

• Peter Dutton

• Peter Malinauskas

• Kushi Venkatesh

What is one of the reasons given for setting the social media age limit to 16?

• To increase social media usage

• To protect kids online

• To promote social media trends

• To encourage more memes

Who is the Australian Prime Minister mentioned in the document?

• Peter Dutton

• Anthony Albanese

• Peter Malinauskas

• Kushi Venkatesh

What is one of the concerns students have about social media?

• It is too boring

• It can be very disturbing

• It is not popular

• It is too expensive

What is one of the biggest problems with social media according to experts?

• It is too expensive.

• It is designed to be addictive.

• It is hard to use.

• It is not popular.

What chemical does the brain release when we see fun posts or notifications on social media?

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Melatonin

What did the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, suggest about social media apps?

• They should be banned.

• They should come with a health warning.

• They should be free for everyone.

• They should be used only by adults.

What is one concern about banning social media for people under 16?

• They won't be able to play games.

• They won't be able to do their homework.

• They won't have the opportunity to be creative or have their voices heard.

• They won't be able to watch TV.

What is one suggested way to keep kids safe on social media?

• Teach them how to use it responsibly.

• Ban them from using it.

• Let them use it without any restrictions.

• Only allow them to use it at school.