Statement on Social Media and Meta from Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin drew attention to the negative impacts of social media on children's pedagogical and academic development, announcing that they will file a lawsuit against Meta.

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin drew attention to the negative impacts of social media on children's pedagogical and academic development. Stating that there is a lack of sensitivity in social media content, Tekin expressed that both content creators and production companies do not act with sufficient sensitivity regarding children's development. He emphasized that interviews conducted with teachers, parents, and children across Turkey show that this problem has reached serious dimensions.

Speaking at the Erzurum Promotional Days, Minister Tekin pointed out the city's culture of peace and coexistence, touching upon the importance of associations and federations in social solidarity. Stating that the gastronomy high school to be opened in Erzurum will contribute to the educational infrastructure, Tekin noted that Erzurumspor is an important club and should be supported with the goal of keeping it in the league along with its new stadium. Minister Tekin added that they will file a lawsuit against the social media platform Meta.