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Are social media algorithms feeding our parenting anxieties?
SG🏛️ Politics6 hr. ago

Are social media algorithms feeding our parenting anxieties?

This article introduces a five-part podcast series titled 'The Mother Load,' focusing on the challenges faced by working mothers in the digital age. It highlights how social media platforms provide both support and pressure, often amplifying parental anxiety through constant comparisons and overwhelming content. The episode features discussions between host Vanessa Chelvan, Huda Rasid of The Mum Collective, and Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam, exploring topics such as information overload, screen time guilt, and the impact of competitive parenting. The conversation emphasizes finding balance, trusting personal instincts, and building offline communities for support.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center6 hr. ago
Are social media algorithms feeding our parenting anxieties?

This article introduces a five-part podcast series titled 'The Mother Load,' focusing on the challenges faced by working mothers in the digital age. It highlights how social media platforms provide both support and pressure, often amplifying parental anxiety through constant comparisons and overwhelming content. The episode features discussions between host Vanessa Chelvan, Huda Rasid of The Mum Collective, and Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam, exploring topics such as information overload, screen time guilt, and the impact of competitive parenting. The conversation emphasizes finding balance, trusting personal instincts, and building offline communities for support.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses societal issues related to parenting and social media but does not take a clear ideological stance. It presents perspectives from various individuals, including a government minister, and focuses on general concerns rather than specific political policies or debates.

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