Social Media Learning for Kids

Australia bans social media for kids

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Psychology Today · 2d

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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Australia is first nation to ban social media for kids. Is the US next?

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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

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Reddit launches High Court challenge against Albanese govt’s ‘invalid’ social media ban

Reddit has filed a lawsuit against Australia's new law banning social media access for users under 16, arguing it violates free political expression.

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Teens share how they really feel about the social media ban

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Prince Harry and Meghan issue an extraordinary statement about Australia's social media ban and fire a scathing blast at big tech: 'It shouldn't have come to this'

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Teen influencer leaves Australia to escape under-16 social media ban

Carlee Jade Clements has spent the past few years building what most adults would consider a full-time career.

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Son of AFL great identified as rapist

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‘A beacon for all countries’: Australia leads global push with social media ban

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 ...

LAist

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today. Preteens using increasing amounts of social media ...