World: French National Assembly to debate ban on social media for children

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France is among a growing number of nations considering restrictions on social media use for minors, as experts warn of the mental health risks these platforms pose to young people. While networks like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube can foster creativity, community building, and support for marginalized groups, specialists highlight the dangers of excessive exposure for children. On Monday, the French National Assembly will debate a proposal to ban social media for those under 15. Similar legislation is being considered in the UK and Denmark, while Albania banned TikTok in March 2025 and Australia prohibited under‑16s from all social media.    #teleSUREnglish #France #SocialMedia #Children #MentalHealth #UK #Denmark #Albania #Australia

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00:00In other news, France is one of a growing number of nations considering banning social

00:05media for children, as experts warn of the mental health dangers social media poses to

00:10young people.

00:12Countries worldwide are viewing social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

00:16and YouTube as harmful to young people.

00:19Experts said social media can be good for creativity, building communities and connecting

00:23marginalized groups, like neurodevelopers of LGBTQ children.

00:28However, they also recognize the potential for harm for children.

00:32On Monday, the French National Assembly will debate a ban on social media for people under

00:3615.

00:37Meanwhile, the UK and Denmark are considering similar legislation.

00:43Also Albania banned TikTok in March 2025, and Australia banned under 16-year-olds from all

00:48social media.

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