Social Media News The Movement To Restrict Minors Social Media Use

Is social media really 'stealing our children's childhood'?

The Danish PM wants to propose a ban on social media for children because it has harmful effects. It's complicated, even if true. Read More

Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions

Texas is poised to become the second state to enact an across-the-board ban on social media for minors before its state legislative session ends in a little over a week. Advocates on both sides of the ... Read More

What to know about New York State's proposed rules to restrict social media for children

Hello! I'm covering the Southtowns for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Taylor.Epps@wkbw.com ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) — The conversation about what we consume online and via social ... Read More

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’

Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.” Speaking at the opening ... Read More

New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban

A bill to restrict social media for children under 16 will be introduced in the New Zealand parliament, officials said on Thursday, building momentum for parliament's efforts to prevent young people ... Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens. Read More

New Florida law to restrict certain kids' social media access

New Florida law to restrict certain kids' social media access Under this law, regulated social media platforms are prohibited from allowing anyone under 14 to hold an account. It allows minors who are ... Read More

Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she is considering how children in the EU could be restricted from use of social media. Von der Leyen, who was delivering her ... Read More

Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December

The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect in December. Read More