Published on 09/12/2025
Australia just rolled out a nationwide shutdown blocking all social media for anyone under 16. Supporters say it’s a necessary guardrail to protect developing minds.
Critics warn its government overreach with serious free-speech implications. It’s a sharp move — and it raises real questions for every country watching.
So here’s the real question?
Social media is wrecking kids’ attention, confidence, and mental health — most Americans agree on that. But is a hard cutoff like this going too far, or is it exactly the kind of structure kids actually need? And if Australia is willing to draw a line, what does that mean for the debate here in America?
