Australia's social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10. Many child advocates and parents have welcomed the ban, a global first, calling it ...

LOS ANGELES -- Imagine telling your teenage child that he or she couldn't use social media anymore. As terrifying as that sounds, Australia is doing it and many say the U.S. should do the same.

Children's shows that emphasise loud music, intense colours and fast-paced scenes could be making it harder for children to focus and self-regulate, according to studies. It's led more parents to seek ...

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese explained the legislation during a news conference on Thursday, Nov. 7 Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at ...

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in Wednesday. The new law, which was ...

A 13-year-old boy displays a message on his mobile phone from social media platform Snapchat after his account was locked for age verification in Sydney on December 9, 2025. A 13-year-old boy displays ...