These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Countries are moving to restrict or ban social media for minors amid concerns about cyberbullying, addiction, mental health, and predatory contact.

Australia has already enforced the first under-16 social media ban, setting a precedent for other governments.

Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, and Slovenia are all pursuing similar measures.

The debate now centers on online safety versus privacy, enforcement, and whether age-based bans will actually work.