Lawmakers want platforms to protect children by default, while parents want the final say over what their teens can use. Who should decide?

Why this dilemma matters

Society dilemmas ask whose costs and whose voices count when no one wins everything. Choosing “Platforms and regulators. Baseline safety should not depend on each household” prioritises long-term system health; choosing “Parents. Families should choose their own risk level” gives more weight to short-term relief for some.

Worth asking yourself

• What does this say about what we collectively value?
• Whose interests should count more here, and why?