More kids than ever will be banned from social media this year

""We will protect our children and teenagers from social media and screens," he said."

""never before have so many children and young people suffered from anxiety and depression.""

Governments worldwide are moving to restrict children's access to social media in 2026. Australia became the first major nation to impose a social-media ban for children under 16, with the law taking effect in December. France is preparing bills to restrict access for children under 15 starting next fall, and President Emmanuel Macron has called for protecting children from social media and screens. Denmark and Malaysia plan similar bans for under-15s, and Norway is considering measures while acknowledging enforcement challenges. Concern about the mental-health toll of TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat is driving the measures. U.S. state-based efforts form a patchwork likely to face legal obstacles.

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