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Renowned actress Keira Knightley is taking a firm stance on digital safety within her home, revealing she has implemented a strict ban on social media to shield her two young daughters from what she describes as the “terrifying” and “unregulated” online world.
The star of The Woman in Cabin 10, 40, recently shared her concerns during an interview on BBC Radio 4. Knightley emphasized that the unsupervised nature of these digital platforms poses a significant threat to children, stating, “I find it very terrifying because they’re unregulated spaces. And I think for children, unregulated spaces are ones I want to protect them from.”
Strict Household Rules for Digital Devices
In her household, shared with musician husband James Righton, the rule is clear: “In our house, we’ve got a no social media thing,” Knightley explained. “They’re not allowed on devices if we can’t see what they’re looking at…” This proactive approach aims to maintain transparency and control over her daughters’ digital consumption.
Knightley and Righton are parents to Edie, 10, and Delilah, 6. While committed to these boundaries, the actress admits to uncertainty about the longevity of such restrictions in an increasingly digital world. She pondered, “I don’t know whether or not that’s the right move or how long I can keep that going.”
Navigating Peer Pressure and Community Support
When questioned about the inevitable challenge of peer pressure, Knightley credited their current school system for offering a unique advantage. “We’re at one of the schools that is doing that ‘social media-free’ childhood where the parents mostly all do the same thing,” she revealed. This collective effort among parents creates a supportive environment, delaying the onset of digital peer influence.
The actress noted that while this initiative garners significant support among parents at their school, it remains a divisive issue within the wider community. She expressed a desire for broader systemic change, advocating for external regulations to ease the burden on individual parents. “I would love it if some regulation came in so it wasn’t all put on the parents,” she articulated.
Parenting Influences Career Choices
Motherhood has profoundly impacted Knightley’s life, extending to her professional decisions. The Atonement star has become more selective with her roles since having children, prioritizing family life over constant international travel for work.
“I couldn’t go job to job [abroad] now. It wouldn’t be in any way fair on them, and I wouldn’t want to,” she shared with The Times. “I’ve chosen to have children, I want to bring them up, so I’ve had to take a major step back.” She also noted a shift in the types of projects she’s drawn to, preferring “pure entertainment” and actively avoiding scripts that involve themes of children or mothers dying, a clear reflection of her protective parental instincts.