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In December, Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitch.
The Australian government first proposed the landmark law citing research that showed the connection between social media and online harms, such as bullying, misinformation and unhealthy depictions of body image. Politicians in Canada have also considered implementing a similar ban.
As young Canadians become more dependent on the digital world, parents are stuck trying to figure out how to navigate this new reality.
Contributing parenting columnist Katherine Martinko answered reader questions about social media and its effects on youth, how countries have been mulling over a potential ban, and how parents should approach social media for their kids.
How has the social media ban been going for Australia? How do Canadian teens feel about a similar approach here? How can you get information about appropriate social media sites for your kids? Read our responses now.
