US EditionDenmark Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Denmark plans to ban social media for under-15s with parental consent from age 13, citing mental health concerns and 94% of children having profiles before age 13.
- Denmark plans to ban social media for children under 15, as announced by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in parliament on October 7.
- The proposal includes allowing parents to permit social media use from the age of 13, as expressed by Frederiksen.
- Frederiksen highlighted concerns over children's mental health, noting that 60% of boys aged 11 to 19 in Denmark do not meet friends in person during their free time.
- The initiative follows previous actions in Denmark and aligns with similar bans in countries like Australia and Norway.
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Denmark is considering social media ban for younger children
Denmark is the latest country that is reportedly considering a social media ban for younger children.According to Politico, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday that "mobile phones and social media are stealing our childrens childhood," and that the government would introduce a social media ban for children under 15.Frederiksen made the remarks in her opening speech to the Danish parliament, Politico reported.RELATED STORY | Inst…
Denmark Will Ban Social Networks for Children Under 15 Years of Age: Phones Are "to Steal Childhood"
Similar to a decision taken by the Government of Australia, Denmark announced that it would prohibit social networks for less than 15 years.
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”
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