Social Media Learning for Kids

Australia Leader Defends Social Media Ban

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Psychology Today · 1d

Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

The U.S. Surgeon General and APA published concerns for children's well-being in digital environments.

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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

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Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect

A new law in Australia that bars anyone younger than 16 from having social media accounts went into effect on Wednesday, in the start of a sweeping governmental effort to shelter children from the har...

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Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online

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Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban

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'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins

Young Australians, who have grown up using social media, faced the prospect of losing access to their favourite apps with a mix of sadness, humour and disbelief.

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Starting Today, Social Media Is Banned for Australian Kids Under 16

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Australian teens navigate new world without social media as ban takes effect

Education Week

Social Media Issues for Kids Shaping Up to Be ‘Unpredictable’ in 2025

There has been a swift buildup of lawsuits and legislation targeting social media companies and how they design their platforms for young users—and that momentum doesn’t show signs of slowing in 2025. Hundreds of school districts have sued the major ...

1hOpinion

If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids’ photos online?

“Sharenting” – when parents share their children’s lives online – entered the dictionary a few years ago. Awareness of potential risks has been increasing, but many parents still routinely share pictures and videos of their children online.