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Lauren Cowell's social media fear for son Eric
14 Apr
Summary
- Lauren Cowell fears social media's impact on their son.
- She removed social media apps from Eric's phone.
- Lauren advocates for raising the social media age to 16.
Lauren Cowell, partner of Simon Cowell, has voiced her deep-seated concerns regarding social media's potential negative effects on their son, Eric. These fears have intensified since Eric, aged 12, recently gained access to Snapchat via her phone.
Initially, Lauren was unaware of how the app functioned, as Eric used her device for music while she was driving. This experience prompted her and Simon to delay providing Eric with his own phone. She has since removed all social media applications from her phone.
Currently, Eric possesses his own phone, but its usage is strictly limited to texting and WhatsApp for communication with friends. Lauren has also become an advocate for the Raise the Age campaign, supporting bereaved families in their push for legislation to raise the minimum age for social media access to 16, mirroring a law in Australia.
She emphasized that this issue should prioritize children's safety and well-being over political debate. Lauren directly urged members of parliament and Keir Starmer to support this cause. Additionally, Lauren recently shared that she officially changed her surname from Silverman to Cowell, viewing it as a step towards solidifying their family unit.
