I'd consider Australia-style ban on social media for teens

Australia Just Banned Minors Under Age 16 From Social Media — What Are Catholics Saying?
Prominent commentators weigh the potential good, and pitfalls, of the new legislation.
Why Australia's social media ban impacts global marketers
With Australia set to ban social media for under-16s next year, the digital landscape faces a seismic shift. As younger audiences move offline and platform trust erodes, marketers must fundamentally rethink their approach to reaching consumers, argues Veridooh co-CEO Mo Moubayed.
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Opinion - Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
While the Australian social media ban may seem like a quick and simple solution to the complex problems associated with social media, it is ultimately a flawed approach. It fails to address the root causes of the issues and risks depriving children of the opportunities that social media can provide.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
An Australian dad says his son uses TikTok to find new music, Snapchat to keep up with friends, and Signal to communicate with his grandparents.
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Live Q&A: What to Know About Australia’s World-First Social Media Ban, And What’s Next
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How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Australia’s Bold Social Media Ban: Protecting Kids or Invading Privacy?
Australia's new social media law targets under 16s, igniting debates on privacy, enforcement, and its broader societal implications.
Can teenagers outwit Australia’s social-media ban?
W e’ve got your back,” Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told parents on November 29th, a day after pushing through some of the world’s strictest limits on screentime. One year from now, under-16s will be banned from using social media,
Swinney considers calls for child social media ban
Swinney told BBC Scotland News he had discussed the issue with Labour ministers and would "look carefully" at options to protect youngsters. He said he would aim to "strike the right balance" between protecting people from the "damaging" effects of social media,
Everything you need to know about Florida's social media ban for minors
Folks honed in on the presidential election in lieu of state politics might be surprised to learn that Florida, indeed, passed a bill that bans minors from having social media accounts. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the bill,
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Australia’s ban on social media for kids below 16 is one parents can get behind
“I wish I could move to Australia!" That was a sentiment expressed by a mother of two teen boys soon after she heard about ...
John Swinney backs Record's youth violence campaign and considers u16s social media ban
"There is now a growing awareness that social media can lead to disruption in school and increased incidents of cyberbullying ...
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Australia demands big social platforms pay local news publishers
Australia is not messing around when it comes to big tech. Last month the country introduced a law that, if passed, would ban ...
Age ban on Facebook, Instagram and more: Sweden plans to go Australia way, but for a different reason
Swedish ministers are considering age restrictions on social media if platforms fail to curb gang recruitment of children.
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Why older people are among the biggest users of social media
The Australian government’s recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can ...
Australia's incoming under-16 social media ban cannot be considered overreach when minors also can't gamble, drive cars or vote in elections
The Australian Parliament’s decision to set the minimum age for making social media profiles at 16 isn’t just a legislative ...