![VOICE OF THE PEOPLE [30TH JANUARY 2026] - Recent misuse of social media trends has renewed concern about their influence on young people, particularly following the circulation of a video showing school students engaging in sexually suggestive content linked to the so-called “cut trend.” With growing calls for guidance, accountability, and responsible digital behaviour, we asked the public whether parents should monitor their children’s phones to understand what they engage in online, or whether that crosses the line into a breach of privacy. Here’s what the people had to say.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SHOULD PARENTS HAVE CONTROL OVER THEIR CHILDREN’S MOBILE DEVICE
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE [30TH JANUARY 2026] – Recent misuse of social media trends has renewed concern about their influence on young people, particularly following the circulation of a video showing school students engaging in sexually suggestive content linked to the so-called “cut trend.” With growing calls for guidance, accountability, and responsible digital behaviour, we asked the public whether parents should monitor their children’s phones to understand what they engage in online, or whether that crosses the line into a breach of privacy. Here’s what the people had to say.
