Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media. Will It Work?
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
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A major lawsuit against Meta has placed a spotlight on our fraught relationship with online social information.
Is your Child's Relationship with Social Media Unhealthy? Here is how to tell
The surgeon general has warned that it can pose a “profound risk” to the mental health of adolescents. We asked experts what problematic use could look like.
Demonizing Social Media Isn’t the Answer to Online Safety, a New Book Argues
One expert says parents should emphasize the importance of digital literacy and privacy, but bans and heavy surveillance don’t work.
