Will a ban help protect the young from online harm?

By The Editorial Board 06 April 2026, 9:00PM

Could a law banning the use of social media for children under-16 be the solution to protect youth mental health, curb cyberbullying, addiction, and reduce exposure to harmful content? Australia has done it, and now Indonesia and Spain.

By The Editorial Board 06 April 2026, 9:00PM
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