The real threat isn’t screen time – it’s a family culture where children are more afraid of telling the truth than going online alone Bans on social media for teenagers might seem like a protective measure, but without trust, family accountability, and overall digital literacy, they often backfire. Instead of disappearing from the internet, kids gravitate toward less visible and secure internet spaces, resorting to VPNs, anonymous accounts, and the use of less monitored platforms. Pavel Durov