More countries around the world are joining the movement to ban teens from social media. Concerns around social media’s impact on young people’s mental health are prompting more governments to take direct action. After a ban keeping those under 16-years-old off social platforms was put in place in Australia in December, more European countries including the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain are considering bans or introduced bills that would limit use among teens—from under 16 to under 14 depending on the country. “Age based restrictions” on social are also reportedly possible in India. In the U.S., Florida has begun enforcing a ban on social use among those under 14-years-old, and Meta and YouTube are currently testifying in a civil trial in California focused on social media apps’ negative impact on teens. Social media companies argue that bans will push teens to use more unregulated spaces that are even more unsafe and cut teens off from connection and learning. (WSJ)
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