Support for Banning Kids from Social Media on Rise, Reports Show
October 13, 2025
Sydney: Following Australia’s ban on children under 16 from using social media platforms, more countries are working on similar bills to restrict the access of young people to social media without parental consent, as support for banning children from such apps has recently been on the rise, according to reports. According to Philippines News Agency, Italy, Spain, some US states, and South Korea are working on bills to restrict young people’s access to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Researcher Ipsos’ ‘Education Monitor 2025’ survey found that 71 percent of global participants support banning social media use for
