Tag: Teens and social media
There is reliable evidence social media harms young people – debates about it are a misdirection
There has been a huge public debate about whether there is sufficient direct evidence of social media harm. But there are many mechanisms that make the link clear.
Online games should not be included in Australia’s social media ban – they are crucial for kids’ social lives
Australia is set to ban kids under 16 from social media. Depending on the definition, online games with social features could be in the firing line – which would be detrimental.
Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out
The Albanese government has announced a plan to ban kids under 16 from social media. There’s no explanation why this age was chosen, and the decision flies in the face of expert advice.
Social media is like sex – young people need education, not unrealistic bans
Instead of just banning young people from social media, the government should develop and fund better social media literacy programs for them.
South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?
Children under 14 would be banned from social media, while teens aged 14–15 would need parental consent. But this law will be challenging to implement.
Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?
Regulating how kids access the internet – including social media – must balance protection from harm with children’s rights to expression and information.
Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media – banning it would cause harm
Young people use social media to connect with culture and community, and to have a voice on political issues that concern them.
