Better than age verification indeed: Parents have a responsibility as parents of a child to protect the child. Sure, the technologies haven't made things easier, but tech solutions (like age verification) are faaar from the catch-all that governments hope it to be.

The primary responsibility for a safe upbringing lies with the parents. Always has, always will, as it should. Nevertheless, some help is welcome, like this site that has been made to spread awareness and information, alongside teachers and other adults who are part of a child's life.

I've written this article on why age verification is dangerous and guardianship education is needed https://news.dyne.org/child-protection-is-not-access-control/