Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia's world-first social media ban begins

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31. The biggest difference between America and Australia

is that Australians still believe the government works for them, and responds to their concerns.

In America, it's everyone out for themselves and trust in government is very low.
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Percent of the American public who say they trust the federal government:
Overall  
33%
Democrats  
31%
Republicans  
42%
Independents/don’t know
20%

I agree totally with what Violet Crumble is saying about this ban. Every word. It is something to try, since we are in a Brave New World of information corruption and lies and distortion, and without any parental control, too many young children are being asked to discern the value of what they see and experience online, often alone.

I'm American but I have lived in Australia. Australia is still a democracy. We are not. Americans today have no idea what the "freedom" that is touted really means. Our arrogance and entitlement is pervasive. We should wake up and learn something from others for a change.