Jeremy Allen White has shared his thoughts on the UK’s recently announced social media ban for children under 16, calling the legislation a big step forward.
Speaking at the premiere of the final season of his hit show The bear In Lower Manhattan, the 35-year-old actor welcomed the decision to impose stricter limits on platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
The UK government announced the ban on Monday following scrutiny into the impact of digital platforms on young people.
White, who is set to star in a film directly addressing the dark side of the tech industry, noted that a major correction is desperately needed.
The actor described how remarkable it is that these platforms are so addictive, admitting that while social media will never completely disappear, he believes there must be limits or guidelines at some point.
Reflecting on the rapid pace of modern technology, White expressed hope that society might eventually return to a more analog approach to life, confessing that the speed at which everything moves is a little scary.
As a father of two young children aged seven and five, the issue hits incredibly close to home for the Hollywood star.
White revealed that his own children do not own cell phones or iPads, although he admitted that they sometimes play with his or his mother’s devices.
The actor has long been protective of his family’s digital footprint, having said last fall that he intended to keep his children off social media platforms as long as he could.
