Banning kids from social media in Australia? There's a better way
The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea? Teaching children to use technology appropriately is not a new challenge for parenting. However, what has changed over the last two decades is the explosion of social media that aim to hook children into dopamine-fueled cycles of scrolling and sharing.
Australia’s social media ban for children being watched ‘very closely’ by UK ministers
Ministers are looking “very closely” at the Australian government’s move to impose a ban on younger children using social media. Peter Kyle, the Technology Secretary, said that he was “really interested” in the measures being introduced by Australia to set a minimum age for children to access platforms such as TikTok,
Australia plans a minimum age limit for social media use
Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan has sparked backlash from digital rights advocates who warn the measure could drive dangerous online activity underground.
Australia plans kids' social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to ban young people from social media sites. The ban is likely to apply to children under 14. Critics have questioned whether it can be actually enforced. Some people are worried that this approach may block young people from information about important issues.
Australia Plans to Bar Young Children From Social Media
The government is considering setting a minimum age for platforms like TikTok and Instagram that could be as high as 16.
Kids would need parent approval to be on social media under proposed Michigan law
The proposal also would require social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat and others to implement a usage curfew for minors.
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