Facebook won the war for your mind. Now it wants your children.
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This article discusses Facebook's efforts to target children and capture their attention from a young age. It explores how Facebook has already successfully gained control over a significant portion of the adult population's attention, and now wants to extend its reach to children. The article highlights Facebook's new Messenger Kids app and the controversy surrounding its launch, with concerns about the potential negative impact on children's mental health and privacy. It also raises questions about the ethical implications of targeting vulnerable youth with advertising and addictive features. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for parents to be vigilant and cautious regarding their children's use of social media platforms like Facebook.