Social media ban could be on way for UK children

Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on.
Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
Australia to legislate ‘world-leading’ social media ban for children under 16
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading.
Here’s Why Australia Is Planning To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16
Anticipation and concern surround Australia’s recent proposal to ban social media for children under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphasized the importance of this regulation, but the specifics have sparked widespread interest.
Australia Proposes Sweeping Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan on Thursday to ban social media in the country for users under 16. If the measure passes, it would create some of the strictest laws on the use of social media by minors in the world.
"A dangerous game": Local psychologist reacts to Australia's social media ban for kids
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Australia has introduced a law that would ban Facebook, Instagram and more for anyone under 16. If enacted, that law would take effect next year and force the social media giants to keep kids off their platform. Here in the U.S., Integrated Behavioral Health in Kalamazoo said it's a conversation long overdue.
Roxy Jacenko reveals why she thinks Australia needs a social media ban for children
Roxy Jacenko says she’s for a “proactive” social media ban for children under 16 years old, revealing she’s taken a shine to opposition leader Peter Dutton’s approach on the issue.
Australia to introduce this month legislation to ban social media for children under 16, PM says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his government would introduce this month the legislation to ban social media for children under 16 years.
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Not just Australia — as a parent, I think other countries too should ban social media for kids under 16
For most millennial parents, there is little or no precedence on how they can guide their children through this problem, given their own digital gap and the impracticality of keeping a surveillance on children’s online lives.
Should India follow Australia's proposed ban on social media for under-16? Jury is still out
Australia's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 sparks debate among Indian psychologists. While acknowledging the potential mental health benefits, experts highlight implementation challenges and emphasize the need for promoting healthy tech use over outright bans.
Australia backs nationwide plan to ban social media for under-16s
Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.
Australia Planning 'World-Leading' Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16: 'Doing Harm to Our Kids'
On Thursday, Nov. 7, prime minister Anthony Albanese announced the "world-leading" legislation during a news conference, ...
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it ... parental consent and age verification should ...
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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of ...