Global trends show increasing efforts to restrict social media use for minors due to mental health concerns and platform risks.
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Various countries and bodies are considering or implementing restrictions on social media use for minors due to concerns over mental health impacts. Australia has banned social media for children under 16, with significant fines for non-compliance. Florida has a similar law, though its implementation is ongoing amid legal challenges. Denmark plans to ban access for those under 15. The European Parliament recommends banning usage for those under 13, or only allowing it between 13 and 16 with parental consent. Debates are also active in Austria, France, Bulgaria, and Croatia regarding age restrictions and parental consent requirements. In Croatia, initiatives propose regulating mobile device use in schools and requiring parental permission for minors under 15 to create profiles, citing rising mental health issues among youth linked to excessive social media exposure. The European Parliament’s report suggests limiting access to 13 years old or requiring parental consent from 13-16, and proposes banning targeted advertising based on minors’ data and addictive design features. The EU is moving towards regulation, with the European Commission expected to propose revisions next year.
