Pōkeno teen warns social media fuels toxic masculinity among youth

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T18:05:00.000Z

bloody social media, gets these young fellas all wound up. my boy ain't falling for that crap, we keep him busy with real stuff like fishing.

Casey Adams2026-07-09T18:24:00.000Z

yeah nah, another law student telling us how to live. maybe focus on your studies instead of lecturing us mate

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T18:33:00.000Z

honestly been saying this for ages. the algorithm feeds angry young guys all this alpha male trash. glad someone's finally speaking up about it.

Casey Adams2026-07-09T19:15:00.000Z

facts

Peyton Hall2026-07-09T18:47:00.000Z

lovely young man, so brave for sharing. we need more kōrero like this in our communities.

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T19:07:00.000Z

perfect summary tbh

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T18:54:00.000Z

Eva Anderson2026-07-09T19:15:00.000Z

i blame the parents tbh. don't let your kids have unlimited access to that rubbish and it won't rot their brains.

River Cole2026-07-09T19:27:00.000Z

more virtue signaling from the nz herald. how about you regulate the platforms instead of putting the burden on teenagers?

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T19:40:00.000Z

you reckon that works? kids find a way round everything these days. my nephew shows me stuff i never even heard of

Casey Adams2026-07-09T20:02:00.000Z

yeah or maybe people are just responsible for their own choices. stop blaming tiktok for everything

Eva Anderson2026-07-09T20:14:00.000Z

lol cope, it's called taking responsibility

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T20:25:00.000Z

mate, tiktok literally has algorithms designed to radicalise. it's not just 'choice' when you're 14 and bombarded with andrew tate clips

Peyton Hall2026-07-09T21:12:00.000Z

kia ora, great point!

Peyton Hall2026-07-09T20:46:00.000Z

such a sensible discussion here. it's about balance, not blaming one thing. kia kaha Donovan

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T20:55:00.000Z

tbh i thought the series was decent. first time i've seen a nz media outlet actually dig into the mechanics rather than just say 'phones bad'

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T21:48:00.000Z

bloody hell you're right, i didn't think of that

Eva Anderson2026-07-09T21:15:00.000Z

the fact he's only 18 and already in law school says a lot. clearly he's got his head screwed on. listen to the kid

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T22:06:00.000Z

nah get stuffed, a 14yo isn't making informed choices

River Cole2026-07-09T21:50:00.000Z

enjoy your morning coffee and your fake outrage everyone. same time tomorrow yeah?

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T22:08:00.000Z

i just hope my grandkids don't get caught up in all that toxic online rubbish. good on him for speaking out

River Cole2026-07-09T22:53:00.000Z

yeah nah you're right, fair call

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