Ministry of Family and Social Services blocks access to posts that encourage children to use guns

The Ministry of Family and Social Services stated that the fight against content that encourages children to use weapons and normalizes violence will continue with determination. In the written statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that psychologist Fatih Reşit Civelekoğlu shared posts on social media encouraging children to use guns.

STATEMENT CONCERNING POSTS THAT ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO USE WEAPONS

In the statement, it was stated that during the review of the posts, it was determined that "air rifle promotion, statements encouraging children to be taught how to use guns, and directions for purchasing discounted weapons" were included.

In the statement, it was stated that the application made by the Ministry to remove the content from publication and block access within the scope of Article 8/A of Law No. 5651 in order to protect public order and general health was welcomed, and the following was stated:

"Looking after the best interests of children, protecting their physical and psychosocial development, and keeping them away from content that encourages violence and the use of weapons are among our main priorities. Experts, especially those working in the field of children's development and mental health, are expected to act in line with their social responsibilities and consider the effects of their posts on children. We will determinedly continue our fight against content that encourages the use of weapons against children and normalizes violence."