The public debate is loud: social media is either “destroying childhood” or being unfairly demonized. Parents are stuck between ban it and let them roam. The evidence is quieter and more nuanced: there is no coherent scientific basis for blanket bans on digital access for children. What the research does support is age-appropriate, safeguarded access, plus clear accountability for platforms.

Liaura isn’t just another app. It’s our vision for a safer, more intentional digital world for children, where wellbeing, learning, and connection come first. That Prolific North recognized that in its coverage is validation — but also encouragement to keep pushing.