It's based on an old saying: "Parents always put their back in your belly." That's why we say "I feel like I have my Dad's back in my belly" after we visit our parents.

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Great article, James. It's worth mentioning that the Audit Scotland report does say that the increase in the number of reported ASNs is partly because of better overall awareness. The 509% increase in ASNs for bereavement, for example, would be a real cause for concern if this wasn't the case!

Classroom support also prevents violence against teachers, reduces the use of exclusions, and improves attainment levels. We need to focus on prevention not punishment if we want to support young people to thrive and support teachers to do what they do best.

We've known for years that exclusions are a key contributor to young people being in conflict with the law. How is that "setting up pupils well for adult life"? What really sets young people up for adult life is support.

Teachers being told that classroom violence is caused by their classes not being "fun or engaging enough" is absolutely inexcusable. But we should ask what "consequences" pupils should face? Exclusion?

I'm still full! So many roasties haha. I had such a great time with everyone ❤️

🧵(5) Youth clubs and physical spaces for young people to hangout are being closed all across Scotland. If Scotland bans young people from social media while also cutting funds to youth clubs, how are young people supposed to interact outside of the school yard?

🧵(4) Bans might widen inequalities, as tech-savvy or privileged young people will still find ways to access platforms, while others are left out. This digital divide could create further disparity in social and cultural participation.

🧵(3) Without social media, young people may lose access to important educational content, support networks, and activism opportunities. Many use platforms to learn about global issues, connect with peers, and advocate for change, contributing positively to their community.

🧵(2) Such bans might lead young people to lie about their age to access platforms, exposing them to greater dangers, such as inadequate safeguards and unchecked exposure to adult predators and even exploitative organisations (such as gambling sites).