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- Kate Winslet’s daughter says her mom made her write a pros and cons list before signing up for Instagram when she was 14 (businessinsider.com)
Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Threapleton, is a Gen Z anomaly – she’s chosen to stay off social media. The 24-year-old actress recently told Elle magazine that she’s never had a social media account and doesn’t feel like she’s missing out. “I don’t want it,” she explained, preferring real-life experiences like climbing trees without the pressure of capturing the perfect photo for social media.
Threapleton credits her mother, Kate Winslet, for shaping her views on social media. Winslet, who faced intense media scrutiny after Titanic, instilled body confidence in her daughter from a young age, encouraging her to embrace her strengths rather than succumb to societal pressures.
This positive reinforcement extended to the digital realm, with Winslet reportedly advising a teenage Threapleton to weigh the pros and cons of joining Instagram. The cons, according to Threapleton, clearly won out.
Winslet herself has been outspoken about the negative impacts of social media on children, expressing concerns about its effects on self-esteem and communication skills. This mother-daughter duo’s shared stance reflects a growing global concern about social media’s influence on youth, with countries like Australia and Norway considering stricter regulations.