According to psychologist Andrés Montero, simply banning social media for those under 16 can create a “call effect,” pushing teens to use fake accounts or VPNs to bypass rules. He warns that such bans provide a “false sense of security” for parents while failing to teach children the critical thinking and self-regulation skills needed to navigate the digital world safely. Instead of total avoidance, he argues it is essential for young people to learn how to coexist with these platforms responsibly.