Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Briefly

"If the federal government had banned teenagers under the age of 16 from social media six years ago, his life now would be very different."
"The federal government's social media ban for under-16s passed in the Senate... introducing the term age-restricted social media platforms into the Online Safety Act."
"While the government introduced the bill due to major concerns about the mental health effects of social media on young people, some experts are wary the ban may backfire."
"The ban does stifle creativity for young people, Puglisi says. It would just take all these opportunities away."
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