Dr. Geoffrey Shannon:

It is particularly important in the case of children because, at least in the case of an adult, it is presumed that some thought is given to such posts. Many may not give their posts thought, but we can presume that they do. A child does not have the same capacity. It depends on his or her capacity. I am suggesting we need to treat children differently and show much more sensitivity and flexibility, given the consequences which may very well follow a child into adulthood.