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The story of a teenage American boy who received $1,800 (about 2.15 million won) from his parents in keeping with his promise not to use SNS for six years was revealed. 



According to foreign media such as CNN on the 23rd local time, Lorna Goldstrand Cliffsos, who lives in Motley, Minnesota, told her son Sibert, who was 12 at the time in 2016, "If you don't use SNS for 6 years, you will get 1,800 cash on your 18th birthday. I'll give you a dollar," he promised. 



After hearing the story of '16 for 16' on the radio, 'If her daughter doesn't use SNS until she turns 16, she will give 1,600 dollars (about 1.9 million won)', she challenged her son Sibert in a similar way. presented an assignment. 



At that time, 'Snapchat' was the only SNS that Sibert used, but he deleted even this after making an appointment with his mother. 




Sibert, who has not used social media for 6 years, received $1,800 in cash as a gift on the 19th of his 18th birthday. 



Sibert said, "It wasn't difficult to live without social media. As time went on, it became something I was proud of." "Instead of not using social media, I was able to devote more time to my studies and sports. Keeping up with the latest information, etc. It was resolved through a meeting with," he told CNN. 



He continued, "After receiving $1,800, I created an Instagram account. It's fun but difficult, and I feel like I'm an 80-year-old grandfather."  



Sibert County, who is due to attend St Paul's Northwestern University this fall, says he will spend $1,800 on a TV for his dorm room. 




Mother Rona said, "My son, who has a strong desire to compete, seems to have enjoyed the challenge. I didn't even need to check if he was doing SNS secretly." He explained, "The $1,800 I gave to my son this time is the most valuable money I have spent in my life." 



In addition, Lorna said, "When I was young, I saw my daughter depressed because of someone else's social media post and took her cell phone. At the time, she was very angry, but three weeks later, she thanked me. I feel comfortable,” he said. 



She added, "We're not against the use of social media. Don't be influenced by other people's posts. Let's use it in a healthy way without being addicted."  



This is a 'news pick'.



(Photo = ABC News website, 'Lorna Goldstrand Klefsaas' Facebook capture)