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In just a few days, a law banning the use of social media for under 16s will take effect in Australia.
For many parents, social media has been a daily part of family life for years - allowing kids to stay connected with their friends and family, sharing life updates with people they may not get a chance to speak with very often.
Generations before have been relatively ignorant to just how seriously harmful it can be - figuring if they just keep open communication with their kids then they should be fine.
But younger millennial and gen Z parents seem to be recognising the dangers, and most often opting to keep their kids offline.
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