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media for under‑15s will be banned by Denmark.
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Plans to ban social media access for
children under 15 has been announced by Denmark.
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Teens aged 13 and 14 will be allowed to
use social platforms only with their parents’ approval.
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The goal of this move is to protect mental
health of young people and to reduce excessive time spent online.
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Digitalisation Minister Caroline Stage
Olsen said social media harms children’s well-being and affects how they manage
their time.
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Studies show Danish children spend nearly
two hours and forty minutes a day on platforms like Snapchat, YouTube,
Instagram, and TikTok.
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The proposal similar to Australia’s
earlier decision to limit social media use for those under 16.
¨ Australia
banned social media use for children under 16 years of age last year.
