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Ask a Tech | Australia’s social media age ban

Ask a Tech | Australia’s social media age ban

So, what’s driving the push for a ban? Although social media is great for communication, sharing information and staying connected with friends and family, it has a darker side. Issues such as widespread bullying, unrealistic body standards and other toxic influences are increasingly concerning. If you look at young people today, many are glued to their devices, deeply focused on curating their online image. Some children become particularly self-conscious, posting photos for immediate validation, yet equally vulnerable to negative feedback. From personal experience with my own children, I’ve seen them receive a flood of positive comments, yet one critical remark can be all they dwell on. Sadly, for some, the negative impact of social media has been severe, even leading to tragic losses of young lives.