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Europe’s Digital Childhood Crackdown: Inside the Dutch Push to Ban Kids from Social Media

03 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

The Dutch government is pushing for a Europe-wide ban on social media for children under 15, joining a wave of legislative action across France, the UK, and Australia. As lawmakers target addictive algorithms and demand stricter oversight, the debate intensifies over how far governments should go to protect children—and whether such bans can work.

#Digital Regulation | #Social Media Ban | #Child Protection

UK House of Lords Pushes for Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What’s Next?

23 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Britain’s House of Lords has passed a landmark proposal to ban social media for children under 16, citing a mental health crisis. The move has ignited debate over digital rights, platform responsibility, and the future of online youth safety.

#social media ban | #youth mental health | #digital rights

Britain’s Digital Crossroads: Should Social Media Be Off-Limits for Children?

21 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

The UK is weighing a ban on social media for children under 16, sparking controversy about online safety, digital rights, and the effectiveness of age verification measures. Here’s what’s at stake.

#social media ban | #youth safety | #Online Safety Act

Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban: Digital Parenting or Cybersecurity Experiment?

22 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Oceania

Australia's groundbreaking teen social media ban uses facial recognition to require parental approval, sparking intense debate about digital safety, privacy, and the evolving role of parents in online life.

#Social Media Ban | #Cybersecurity | #Parental Oversight

Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban: Global Shockwaves and Local Backlash

09 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Oceania

Australia’s world-first ban on social media for under-16s takes effect December 10, igniting controversy over online safety, digital rights, and the real impact on youth. As other nations consider similar laws, critics warn the move could backfire—raising urgent questions about the future of digital childhood.

#Social Media Ban | #Youth Rights | #Digital Literacy