Teen Social Media Bans Are Surging Across Europe, but Can They Even Work?
Australia's under-16 social media ban prompted international momentum, but early evidence of effectiveness is mixed and hindered by limited comprehensive data and anecdotal variability.
Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'
Australia banned children under 16 from creating social media accounts, requiring platforms to block under-16 users or face fines; similar policies are emerging globally.
