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I would not allow my child to use social media. While it is important for my child to have the freedom to choose and use this app. Sometimes the correct thing to do is stop them. It would make them vulnerable to negative influences and can cause them to act differently and it would affect their mental health and cause them to think negatively. While it can be beneficial to let them use social media in a more positive way. It would not only affect their academics but also their social lives because of the constant thought of using social media as it will distract them. There are many ways to develop skills away from social media such as going outside.

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12H - Delos Reyes                                                       (no twitter)  

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12H - Delos Reyes                                                       (no twitter)  

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It is prudent to exercise caution when considering social media use for minors, particularly those under the age of 13. Twitter, in particular, presents significant risks to young users, including exposure to adult content and unwanted contact from malicious individuals. The platform has been known to attract communities of pedophiles who may attempt to interact with underage individuals. Allowing a child to use Twitter before they are sufficiently mature and educated on internet safety could lead to unintended consequences and place them at risk of encountering dangerous situations.

It is important to note that Twitter has implemented age restrictions, requiring users to be at least 13 years old before creating an account. This age requirement serves as a safeguard against potential harm to young users. It is advisable to delay social media access until children are better equipped to understand the risks associated with online interactions and can navigate social media platforms safely.

Furthermore, excessive use of social media can have detrimental effects on children's physical and mental health. It is crucial to encourage children to engage in physical activities, outdoor play, and face-to-face social interactions as part of their development.

while social media may offer certain benefits, it is advisable to delay its use until children are mature enough to understand online safety and its potential risks. As responsible adults, we must prioritize the safety and well-being of our children in all aspects of their lives, including their online activities.

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12H Shamsoddin Vostakalaei - No to Twitter yet

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12H Shamsoddin Vostakalaei - No to Twitter yet

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As a parent, I will not permit my 12-year-old child to have a Twitter social media account yet unless needed in school since there are no censorships on the contents available. Although it will be helpful for their mental health to put out or release her emotions, I believe that them doing it physically or writing it in a journal or diary will help more in relation to their image in the future. I will recommend for her to do self-reflection or talk to a professional about their problems rather than ask for advice online, where there is no guarantee if you will get a rational or empathetic response. I am also considering the statements that my child might publish online, which can then affect their in the future, causing them to have a bad digital footprint. In conclusion, I believe that instead of using social media as a place to vent sad or unhappy emotions, it is better to talk to professionals for help. Even if children nowadays need early exposure to get used to the harsh, real online world, I will still not risk any possible trauma that my child may get from the posts they might see while their brain is still developing.

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12H Mendoza, Joaquin Miguel L. - Naruto Opening 3

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12H Mendoza, Joaquin Miguel L. - Naruto Opening 3

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Something that is important for children to know is freedom of expression. I know it's a very controversial topic to learn especially when toxic social media is available, especially when it's all based on how society views you as “acceptable”.

It is really important for a child to be free at a young age because it feels so challenging once they have the inability to choose. Twitter is somewhat of a gift that should be used to balance your beliefs while being generally acceptable to others.

As Social Media is big, you get to experience the feel of it, especially the ranting, the hating, and the violence which is a double-edged sword. This can only be resolved if the parent(me) guides the child in avoiding any disinformation in the future. Talking and being open to the child is important in this process.

Criticism is always constant in this world, so why not do it on a larger scale? I know that I may look like a bad parent, but the child needs to learn more about the world. Taking a valuable lesson, at least one picture or idea should help them grasp it.

This helps the child achieve their own personal confidence; they have a stance so they stick to it. They, in a sense, become open to beliefs that were not explained to them by their parent(me), and they get to have the freedom to choose their own set of norms and customs that could help them build their own sense of character.

There will be an instance when the child doesn’t take your advice; even if you feel generally concerned about them, the child will be emotionally unstable. This will lead them to learn the pros and cons of the media. Cheer up, because they are able to experience and learn from it. In the long run, what does a digital footprint do? It goes away, covering its tracks.

“When people get hurt, they learn to hate...when people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain allows people to grow...and how you grow is up to you.” – Ogata Shuma Hiroyuki(Jiraiya)

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Twitter has been an avenue for toxic connections and controversial topics. Not only celebrities are affected but also the audience as well. Since this is a no filter social media platform, young users are prone to being influenced by the people there. There are many topics, videos, discussions, etc. that are accessible but should not be accessed by children.

As a parent, I would not allow my child to use Twitter anymore if they are/will be experiencing those things.  They mentioned about the overwhelming effect of this platform and I believe that self-reflection is the best and only option that you should consider. Giving awareness to a child will benefit them in the long run. This is a way to understand how severe one click is, it can either lead you to continue on doing good things or encourage you to do the opposite. I will be using real stories about the dangers of using this social media platform especially if they are still young. If I allow my child to do this, it is like I am not doing my job as a parent, like I am setting my child up for a lot of regrets. Social Media is not really a necessity for a 12 year old and don’t waste your time on it while you are young.

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I will not allow you to use twitter as it is home to a lot of controversies and arguments. It has a lot of graphic images and videos as well as countless offensive tweets and comments. As much as I want to make you happy, twitter is something that children your age should not be involved with. I recommend you to try out different apps instead.

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Ponce - I will not let my child use twitter

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Ponce - I will not let my child use twitter

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As a parent, my primary responsibility is to keep my children safe from harm. There are other ways to teach freedom of expression. Social media platforms like Twitter present a significant risk to the safety of our children. It is an open platform that allows anyone to share their thoughts and opinions anonymously. This anonymity makes it difficult to track down bullies and predators who often take advantage of vulnerable children.

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I will allow my child when he is a teenager, aka when he is 12 due to Twitter having rules on 13+

When my child is 12, I will allow him to use any social media app but logged into my account so I can watch every step to see if he is doing right and protect him of any danger.

So in conclusion, I will allow him to have the freedom to use social media but with child safety service to protect from the dangers of the social media website like scammers, pornography, gambling etc. He can have his own social media account after his birthday, since it's 1 year of less remaining until he is legally allowed.

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12H Marcial - Not Teach Freedom of Expression through Social Media

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12H Marcial - Not Teach Freedom of Expression through Social Media

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"Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it."

I believe that teaching a child about freedom of expression through social media is one of the worst decision a parent can make. Many people online separate the real life persona from their online persona which makes them have this concept of anonymity even though it is not entirely true. Furthermore, Twitter is one of the foremost example of when freedom of expression is taken to an excessive degree. A lot of the time, people on Twitter lean towards below the belt and ad hominem arguments. In addition, prioritizing mental health over being prone to uncritical opinions is much more important. There are many other better ways to teach a child freedom of expression such as venues to discuss sides in school activities and the like. At the age of 12 years old, the brain is far from fully maturing. Brain development through social media is ultimately a bad move. In the end, I would rather much prefer her to self-reflect on it in the future.

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I would instead teach my son/daughter to self-reflect because using Twitter or other platforms to express has a downside. Freedom of expression is not limited to ranting or expressing only on social media. It is important that my son/daughter is educated about the risks of using social media to express their thoughts and/or feelings because rather than it helps them, it would create more problems for them. Knowing Twitter, topics or "tweets" here are mostly toxic especially when there is a controversy. I would let him/her use social media but should be regulated and monitored. The chances of my son/daughter getting involved in these toxic conversations are not far from impossible.  As a parent, I will advise him/her to talk to me or to professionals for help. This way he/she could vent out to someone who can be trusted and someone who would actually listen and understand him/her to have a healthier discussion as opposed to the possible negative social media encounters.

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I believe that at a young age, it's more important to not get exposed to platforms like Twitter since, from time to time, other people's freedom of expression is simply out of line, and as much as possible, it would be better if the teenager did not see such a thing. So while he or she is still young, letting them mature more before allowing them access to platforms where censorship is barely available would be the better thing to do since the older they are, the more probable it is that they would be able to self-reflect better before typing or reading.

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There are plenty of other social media apps that my 12 year-old can use. When they're old enough they can use it with the explicit content filter on but id still discourage it because twitter does not only have pornography in it but it also has real live violence. I personally have no issue with my teen getting curious about pornography but there are some things anybody of any age don't have to see, like a guy blowing up his head with a gun which is surprisingly allowed on twitter.

Instead of completely preventing them from social media, I can guide them to surf the internet safely until they reach the right age.

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- I’d allow my child the right to freedom of expression at a young age but of course with a bit of parental guidance. Not exactly “helicopter parenting” the things they do on Twitter but rather being open about it with my child so they can properly form their own opinions. Basic guidance such as “don’t let your emotions control your opinions and words” and “everyone is entitled to their own opinion” can help in making sure the teen thinks logically and not biased towards and against others’ opinions. Tbh, even if I said no anyways they’re probably gonna secretly use it anyways so it’s better to guide them properly  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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I would allow them because the more I restrict them from doing something the more that they will do that so it's better to make them experience those things early on so that they can understand the possible effects of their actions. Exposing them early on will help shape them to choose who they want to be as a person. I know that Twitter is a place full of obscenities, but do you think that they won't see those things on other sites or even among their friends? No with the widespread of social media, there is no chance that you will censor your child from anything bad on the internet. Teaching them how to express themself on social media will help them gain a boost of confidence because if they learn how to deal with those haters bashers online, they will also learn to do the same in real life. They will be able to focus on themselves rather than choosing to impress other people while also being responsible while using the internet.

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I would teach my child about the dangers of using twitter and possible problems with it. I would suggest not to involve them in such as they may likely become one of them as well. Ill allow freedom of expression between close family but once they reach the open world, make sure they do not go overboard and let them know what they are limited to. The world today is not the same as before. Back then you can say more dark things. Now, you are limited in the words you say as saying the wrong gender can already get you in trouble. There is a fine line between standing for what is right and standing for yourself.

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No son to you cant use twitter because there are many things that can be seen in twitter that are not age appropriate. I also don’t want you to copy the things you see on the internet because there are many people that share fake ideas or news especially on twitter that can corrupt your mind son. Don't think of this badly think of it as me guiding you because twitter is not going to help you once you grow up. When you grow up and try twitter you will see why I told you so in the first place.

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I would allow my son or daughter to use social media at a young age because technology is not something you can successfully hide nowadays. He or she will use social media either way so instead of banning. I should instead teach my spawn to judge properly and adapt his own atittude to process information properly before acting on the social media post.

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As a parent, I believe it's important to let our children learn and explore on their own and make their own mistakes and learn from them. However, exposing them to Twitter and other social media platforms at such a very young age could negatively affect how they view things since a lot of its content are not age appropriate. There will always be a right time for everything. Apart from this, there are also predators on these platforms, making our children more vulnerable to becoming victims of assault.

Social media is known for its toxic and hostile environment, considering this it may not be the right platform to use when teaching children the concept of freedom of expression.

Personally, I would prefer to educate my child than have social media educate them. Curiosity kills, and sometimes learning new things does more harm than good, especially when one does not yet have enough maturity and awareness to understand certain topics.

I will allow my child to use Twitter, but not at 12.

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It is prudent to exercise caution when considering social media use for minors, particularly those under the age of 13. Twitter, in particular, presents significant risks to young users, including exposure to adult content and unwanted contact from malicious individuals. The platform has been known to attract communities of pedophiles who may attempt to interact with underage individuals. Allowing a child to use Twitter before they are sufficiently mature and educated on internet safety could lead to unintended consequences and place them at risk of encountering dangerous situations.

It is important to note that Twitter has implemented age restrictions, requiring users to be at least 13 years old before creating an account. This age requirement serves as a safeguard against potential harm to young users. It is advisable to delay social media access until children are better equipped to understand the risks associated with online interactions and can navigate social media platforms safely.

Furthermore, excessive use of social media can have detrimental effects on children's physical and mental health. It is crucial to encourage children to engage in physical activities, outdoor play, and face-to-face social interactions as part of their development.

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I would allow my child to use Twitter, the reason being is, as a parent we do not have full control of our own children. Parents may say dont use their cellphones after 9pm or dont sleep too late yet children still neglect that out of their own free will.

Letting your child expose the bad in the world will always help them grow as a person. The hardest and most painful things in life help humans grow. Such as having a breakup, it is indeed painful; however, humans can learn and grow from them.

So in conclusion, I would allow my child to use social media to experience what the outside world is like. All a parent can do is teach them to have good Morales and values whilst supporting them in whatever hardships they encounter.

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Educating teenagers about their rights, including freedom of expression, is important, but so is teaching them to understand the responsibilities that come with exercising these rights. Social media platforms like Twitter have a wide reach and can expose young people to negative consequences such as cyberbullying, online harassment, and exposure to inappropriate content.

Allowing a teen to use their Twitter without fully understanding the potential risks can lead to disappointing decisions and negative consequences. Encouraging teens to think about their thoughts, actions and words before expressing them publicly can encourage critical thinking and responsible behavior. Through introspection, teenagers can better understand how their actions affect themselves and others and can make informed decisions accordingly. In addition, self-reflection helps teenagers develop their own values, beliefs and personal ethics, and guides them in the responsible and respectful exercise of their right to freedom of expression. By encouraging her self-reflection, a teenager can learn to express herself in ways that are consistent with her values ​​and to respect the rights and opinions of others.

Ultimately, self-reflection helps teens become more attentive, empathetic, and responsible members of society.

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No. Allowing your 12-year-old child to go on Twitter is like sending them to war, but online. There are so many horrifying things one might see on the platform that range from nudity, sex, violence, death, and more. How would you feel if you found out that your 12-year-old child already knows the same pornstars you do? Not only that, respect is such a difficult thing to find on Twitter—it's rarer than a video of people beating each other up. Sure, there is freedom of speech and expression on the platform, but it is abused. Often, people use slurs, invalid arguments, and horrifying insults when someone else simply has a different opinion—that is how toxic Twitter is. They can have traumatic or horrifying experiences when they are older and wiser to deal with them.

There are other healthier and more nurturing ways to introduce the right to freedom of speech and expression to a 12-year-old. For example, encourage them to watch the news, keep a journal, or engage in meaningful conversations with them to foster a healthy environment for free expression. This way, my child can learn to self-reflect.

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I believe it is a parents' responsibility to raise their child as a decent human being, but I also believe that it is the parents' duty to give their children restrictions for their safety. I will not allow my 12 year-old child to have social media at a very young age. Though one can learn a lot through these platforms, they can also develop behaviors that can affect their well-being.

Twitter, and so as other social media platforms have contents that can be inappropriate and too much for young kids to understand. This is why the use of social media is not advisable for kids under 14 years old. Yes, these social media platforms can help you look at different perspectives about things, but this is too much for a 12 year-old.

If having an avenue of exercising their freedom of speech, I don't think twitter is the right place for it. Children this young can have other ways for them to practice their freedom's of speech. This can be in their daily decision like what they want to wear, what they want to eat, or what they want to play. It is the parents' job to parent them and slowly make them understand about freedom and how they should be responsible about it.

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As the parent of my 12 year old child, I would prohibit my child to use Twitter. Twitter is known for having a lot of sensitive content since users can tweet or post about almost anything. I don’t believe that my 12 year old child could respond or react correctly when exposed to these kinds of contents. I’m not prohibiting the freedom of expression of my child, rather I just want her to use platforms that are appropriate for her age. It’s my responsibility to expose my child to appropriate content since I believe that she isn’t mature enough to be exposed to that kind of content.

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12H Zagala - Let her self-reflect on it in the future

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12H Zagala - Let her self-reflect on it in the future

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According to Justin Bower (2022), "parents should not allow their kids to get social media until after the age of 13, at the very least." Having said that, it is essential to prevent or prohibit your child from using social media, particularly Twitter, as a means of expression.

You should not be expressing your beliefs and opinions in public at this age. It may lead to arguments with others due to opposing viewpoints. There are people who will comment or react to your opinion in a disrespectful or insensitive manner.

Because of these factors, you should first reflect on yourself because you are still young. At 12 years old, it is unnecessary to post whatever you want on Twitter. With that, you should prioritize yourself because there are many things you will encounter that you will comprehend and realize sooner or later.

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"Self-expression can help you to reflect on your life, actions, decisions, relationships, beliefs, and thoughts". A 12 year old having experience in self expression allows to them to communicate better with others, but to do it in twitter? Nah

There are other safe platforms or ways to self express compared to twitter, which is notorious for being a flaming ground when it comes to people's opinions. As a parent, I'd rather encourage my child to express him/herself to us parents, his/her friends, or support groups. Twitter may just make my child choose to commit fallacy online and probably in real life arguments too.

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As a parent, I know what social media can do to a child like you. Yes, there will be ups and downs in the use of social media, especially Twitter. Twitter for me as a parent is the fastest way to information, whether it may be positive or negative information, with this in mind, I would not allow my children to use social media (i.e. Twitter) because exposure may be important but a negative exposure or negative expressions might affect my child, especially at this young of an age. It is important for a child to be exposed either to the positive or negative expressions of people because it gives and matures the mind of a child, but not through Twitter.

It is my responsibility as a Parent to teach my child values of Self Expression, especially in today's society. I wouldn't allow my child to be exposed to such negative expressions at this age and see the bad or negative side of things.

Anak, mas mabuti nang sa'kin ka matuto ng gantong usapin kesa sa iba kasi baka magkaroon ka ng making pagkakaintindi. Bata ka pa at wala ka pang alam sa buhay at as virtual na buhay. Wag ka munang pumasok sa isang social life ng gantoong kaaga. Papayagan kita kapag mature kana at may alam ka na sa buhay. Wag kang magmadali kasi ang buhay di minamadali yan.

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Nak, you are too young to be using Twitter, you are only 12 years old. Please DO NOT download or make a Twitter account right now. You can download Twitter in 2 years when you are 14 years old.

I was once in your shoes, a teenager wanting to express myself in social media. However, Twitter is toxic and has so much inappropriate content for a child your age. You even said yourself, that your mental health has been affected by this toxic environment and offensive language.

From my personal experience, I suggest you can express yourself on other social media platforms such Instagram or Facebook. Another option is simply talking to me or your peers. You can still use your phone and the internet but be responsible about what you post online and your digital footprint because this may come to haunt you in the future.