Opinion: Don’t kid around, Instagram for children is a bad idea


Instagram for children is a bad move, says Borgman. — Dreamstime/TNS

Facebook has been toying with plans for Instagram for children, declaring it would be a “parent-controlled experience” allowing kids to keep up with friends. Just the “experience” every busy parent is clamouring for, another online arena to monitor.

If you believe Mark Zuckerberg’s US$114bil (RM470.42bil) fortune revolves around the best interests of parents and children, I have some asbestos to sell you.

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