The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end
What started as a policy experiment in Australia has quickly turned into a global movement. Governments around the world are increasingly questioning whether children should have unrestricted access to social media, with more than 20 countries now either enforcing, proposing, or actively debating age-based restrictions. According to an AFP tally, at least five countries already have nationwide restrictions in force, while many others – including several European nations – are preparing to follow suit.
- ▪What started as a policy experiment in Australia has quickly turned into a global movement.
- ▪Governments around the world are increasingly questioning whether children should have unrestricted access to social media, with more than 20 countries now either enforcing, proposing, or actively debating age-based restrictions.
- ▪According to an AFP tally, at least five countries already have nationwide restrictions in force, while many others – including several European nations – are preparing to follow suit.
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What started as a policy experiment in Australia has quickly turned into a global movement. Governments around the world are increasingly questioning whether children should have unrestricted access to social media, with more than 20 countries now either enforcing, proposing, or actively debating age-based restrictions. According to an AFP tally, at least five countries already have nationwide restrictions in force, while many others – including several European nations – are preparing to follow suit. The momentum comes amid growing concerns over the impact of social media on children’s mental health, online safety, sleep patterns, and exposure to harmful content.
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