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Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-06-02/sweden-weighs-social-media-age-limit-of-15 Sweden is considering introducing a minimum age of 15 for social media use, following growing concerns about the impact of social media and excessive screen use on children and teenagers. A government-appointed commission has recommended the age limit, arguing that the potential risks to young people outweigh the benefits of unrestricted access. Under

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/sweden-urges-parents-to-restrict-phone-use-around-children Sweden is taking a closer look at an often-overlooked part of children’s screen use: how much time parents spend on their own phones. The country’s public health agency has issued new guidance encouraging parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children and to create screen-free areas at home, such

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3j4jz8vpz1xo The European Union has announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 15, aiming to improve online safety and protect young people from the potential harms of social media. Under the proposed EU Kids Act, children under 13 would be prevented from accessing social media platforms. Those aged 13 to 15

20 Augustus 2026: Al hoe meer lande probeer om jongmense onder 16 van platforms soos TikTok, Instagram en YouTube weg te hou, met veiligheid en die beskerming van kinders as hoofrede. Hoe werk hierdie verbod in die praktyk, en wat beteken dit vir privaatheid, ouers en jongmense? Blaine gesels met Dr. Marlena Kruger hieroor.

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