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Facebook Quote by Emily Bazelon

“We could, however, demand much more from the social media sites that are so eager to sign up our kids and encourage them to share, share, share. These companies are selling our kids’ “likes” and habits to advertisers, and enticing all of us to give up more and more of our privacy.” quote by Emily Bazelon
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““We could, however, demand much more from the social media sites that are so eager to sign up our kids and encourage them to share, share, share. These companies are selling our kids’ “likes” and habits to advertisers, and enticing all of us to give up more and more of our privacy.””

Emily Bazelon

About This Quote

Source Article: New York Times, 2021

The passage warns that social media platforms exploit children's data for profit, urging stricter privacy protections and questioning the ethics of targeting minors.

In simple terms: Kids’ data is sold; privacy is at risk.

Key Takeaway

Demand stronger privacy rules.

Themes

privacy children social media advertising

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

advocacy ethical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • policy making
  • education
  • technology development

Key Concepts

data exploitation ethical marketing digital consent

Questions to Reflect On

  • What regulations could protect minors online?
  • How can parents teach digital privacy?
A Different Perspective

Balancing engagement with privacy is complex for platforms.

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