Opinion

Teen social media bans are destined to fail

A teenager sees a message from TikTok in December after a law banning social media for users under 16 took effect in Australia. (Hollie Adams/Reuters) It’s an understandable instinct to do something — ...

California considers restrictions on social media for kids

California lawmakers are considering legislation to restrict social media use for teens and children under 16 years old.

'Social media risks outweigh benefit in under 16s'

A childhood advocate from Jersey has said the risks of social media outweigh any benefits for people under 16-years-old. It ...

American teens spend an average of 5 hours a day on social media. Here’s what it’s costing them.

Heavy usage of certain types of social media may be contributing to a drop in youth well-being, according to Gallup’s new World Happiness Report.

Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children

A daunting stream of testimony and documentation has been presented in a New Mexico case that explores what Meta knew about the effects of its platforms on children.

Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report

Social media isn’t good or bad — the latest World Happiness Report suggests well-being depends on how much you use it, what you do on it and what platforms you’re on.

Young people's voices 'important' in social media debate

Pupils from 14 schools across Northamptonshire attended a conference to learn about the positives and negatives of social media. The 2026 annual For Students By Students conference was organised by ...