Growing global support for banning social media for those under 14..
7 in 10 adults would prefer to prevent children under the age of 14 from using social media.
Australia passes a law banning platforms for under-16s from December.The gap between generations widens in their view of children's use of technology.
Globally, concern about early exposure of children to the world of social media is growing, and with it, support for stricter age limits.A recent survey from Ipsos showed that nearly 71% of adults around the world believe that children under 14 should not use these platforms at all.The general trend is the same, but enthusiasm varies between countries. In Indonesia, support reached 87%, followed by France at 85%, while Germany and Thailand were the least supportive at 53% each.The figures also indicate a clear rise in support over the past year, reflecting a significant shift in public sentiment towards children's use of digital platforms.While most countries are still debating, Australia has gone a step further by turning this trend into law.Starting next December, those under the age of 16 will be banned from registering or using apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and X.
