What I Wish Parents Knew About Social Media

What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media

I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively

Dutch govt to advise limits on smartphones use for children

The Dutch government plans to issue new guidelines discouraging social media use for children under 15 and recommending that smartphones be introduced only in the final year of primary school, according to Dutch broadcasters RTL and NOS, reported Xinhua. The recommendations are part of a new policy titled Healthy Screen Use, to be presented on Tuesday. While not legally binding, the proposed age limits will serve as official advice. The initiati…

Norway Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

Norway proposes a law banning social media use for children under 15, raising GDPR consent age, and enhancing protections against online harm.