Opinion on banning social media for children

Some experts believe a ban for younger users will protect children from platforms that can lead to mental illness and eating disorders, others say social media is an important tool accessible to young people.

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The Australian government's plan to impose a higher minimum age for social media use has been denounced as a quick solution to a complicated problem.

Australia's medsos legislation will make Australia one of the first countries in the world to impose age restrictions on social media.

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant during a television interview at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Various previous attempts, including those by the European Union, have largely failed or encountered obstacles in their implementation.

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