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The findings suggest that parental time and attention to foster subsequent children's development decline as families grow, and that later-born children experience more lenient parenting, including rules around screen use. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A teenager scrolls through social media on her phone. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP) AFP file photo for illustration purpose only

A teenager holds a mobile phone displaying a message from social media platform Instagram after the account was locked for age verification in Sydney on December 9, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Recent studies show that nine in ten children now have social media accounts and average a staggering eight hours a day on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Technology did not fail our children. Adults did. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The government’s recent proposal to set a minimum age of 16 for social media use has drawn widespread public attention, prompting debate from multiple angles - responsibility, safety, present realities and the future of the younger generation.

Dr Swarupini added that sugar isn’t just found in sweets but also in fast food and refined carbohydrates. Photo illustrated via Canva

Parents often dismiss early signs of unhealthy weight gain, assuming that their child will grow out of it. Photo illustrated via Canva

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According to Visa Malaysia’s Gen Z Decoded study, the 7.7 million Gen Z Malaysians, 23 per cent of the population, are reshaping money, lifestyle and culture while blending family values with digital fluency. Photo: Edited via Canva