These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia introduced the first national ban on children using social media in late 2025. The move aims to reduce risks such as cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to online predators.

The policy signals growing government willingness to regulate youth access to digital platforms rather than relying on parental controls or industry self-policing. If adopted elsewhere, age-based restrictions could reshape platform design, verification systems, and debates over children’s online rights.