""When new technologies show up, moral panic quickly follows. And not to suggest that there aren't real concerns among politicians, but it is also pretty easy to quickly elevate your visibility without really having to do much other than call for a social media ban.""
""We still haven't resolved the truly fundamental problems with social media, we've just raised the minimum age for admission a bit.""
Governments in over a dozen countries are limiting minors' access to social media, including Australia, which introduced a ban for users under 16. The legislation aims to protect young people from high screen time, which can cause family conflict. A 2025 OECD study found that many 15-year-olds spend over 30 hours weekly on digital devices. However, experts like Christian Montag and Nina Kolleck argue that age limits may not effectively address the underlying issues of social media, such as addictive algorithms and the need for deeper solutions.
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