Sarah's Thoughts: The Social Media Ban Isn’t Working

Have we really solved the problem of social media and teenagers, or have we simply changed the rules around it? In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg reflects on Australia’s social media ban for young people and asks a difficult but important question. Is it actually working? While policies can create boundaries, they cannot remove the deeper human needs driving the behaviour in the first place. Sarah explores how many teenagers are still finding ways around the ban and why this reveals something bigger than a technology issue. Social media is not just about apps or screens. It is about belonging, identity, validation and the powerful fear of being left out. You’ll learn: Why banning platforms does not remove the deeper emotional drivers behind social media use How comparison, validation and belonging shape both teenage and adult behaviour online Why the real work of helping young people navigate social media still begins at home This episode is a reminder that while legislation can start a conversation, it cannot replace the role of families, modelling and honest dialogue. Because the challenge is not just about teenagers or technology. It is about how all of us learn to build self worth, connection and resilience in a world that constantly asks us to compare ourselves to others. And in the end, greatness is not created through control of the outside world. It is built through strength on the inside. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here . Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sarah's Thoughts: The Social Media Ban Isn’t Working is an episode from A Life of Greatness by Sarah Grynberg.

This episode is 3:55 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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