Many nations are tightening rules that let children use online networks, reacting to worries about health and safety. Australia led the charge in December by outlawing platforms for anyone under 16, forcing giants like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to block younger users by the end of 2025. Co
Police use tear gas and pepper spray at protests, claiming it stops crowds. Yet many reports show children suffering the worst effects. These chemicals are fine powders that burn eyes, lungs and throat. A child’s small airways, faster breathing rate and proximity to the ground make them especially v
The British Prime Minister plans to stop children under 16 from using certain social media sites that can be harmful. He will still let them use safer apps, but the list of banned platforms will grow. The decision follows talks with parents who have lost loved ones to online dangers and studies from
Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif
Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men
A major step forward for online safety laws happened when a top Republican senator spoke in favor of a bill that would hold social media companies accountable for harming young users. The senator, who leads a key committee, made the announcement during a gathering near the Capitol with parents who l
For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a
A major legal showdown is brewing in New Mexico that could force Meta to rethink how its apps work—or push the company to leave the state entirely. After winning a $375 million penalty earlier this year, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for strict changes like age checks for users, limits
The UK government is seriously thinking about limiting how young people use social media. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently called out platforms like Instagram and TikTok for trapping kids in endless scrolling. The concern isn’t just about time spent—it’s about how these apps are designed to keep
In many homes, tiny hands reach for bright bottles and packets that look like toys. These items hide dangerous chemicals that can burn skin, hurt eyes, or make children sick if swallowed. Between 2007 and 2022, about 240, 800 little ones under five went to emergency rooms because of such produ
