Banning the Babysitters: Social Media's Soft Target The Australian government is set to strengthen laws banning children from social media.
This move follows evidence that previous restrictions have been ineffective, and it tackles a more insidious problem: the rise of social media's most vulnerable targets.
The introduction of the ban in December marked a shift in focus, but policymakers' efforts have only underscored a glaring issue – kids are still being exposed to digital predators on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.