Continued from 4/8/26 newsletter. Click HERE to go back to it.
A Global Response to Protect Children
Governments around the world are responding to these concerns. Countries such as Australia have moved to restrict or ban social media access for children under 16, while others across Europe are advancing laws requiring stronger protections, age verification, and parental oversight.
These actions reflect a growing global recognition: children need meaningful safeguards in digital environments.
A Catholic Response: Formation Over Influence
While laws and courts are beginning to act, our response as a Catholic school must go deeper.
We are called to form young people who:
- Know their identity comes from God—not from online approval
- Develop virtues such as prudence, temperance, and self-control
- Build authentic relationships rooted in truth and love
Social media, when introduced too early or without guidance, can interfere with this formation—shaping identity around comparison, performance, and external validation rather than the truth of who they are as children of God.
Our Commitment at Holy Family
Holy Family Catholic School cares deeply about the health of your family. This issue is not simply about technology—it is about the formation of the whole child.
We encourage families to:
- Carefully discern when and if to introduce social media
- Maintain open communication about online experiences
- Set clear and consistent boundaries
- Model healthy and balanced technology use
Moving Forward Together
This is not about fear—it is about responsibility and formation.
The growing number of court cases and global laws make one thing clear: the risks are real, and the stakes are high. As a faith community, we are called to respond not only with awareness, but with intention.
Together, let us guide our children toward lives grounded in Christ—where their identity, worth, and purpose are not shaped by an algorithm, but by the enduring truth of God’s love.
God bless,
Mr. Aubert