Australia is set to become the first country in the world to ban social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms to delete accounts of underage users and prevent new accounts from being created. Many parents like Thawaibah are supporting the move, saying they constantly monitor their children's social media.
On the other hand, experts are warning that current age verification systems have several weaknesses and that tech-savvy children can easily avoid the ban by using a VPN or older siblings’ ID cards.
The government has made it clear that children or parents will not be punished—all responsibility will lie with social media platforms.
The world is watching the consequences of this law, as many countries are considering following in Australia’s footsteps.
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