Cesspit: schools told to back kids social media ban School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes
Social media ban may impact vulnerable youth – expert In the wake of its proposal to ban social media for children under 16, the Federal Government has been consulting with parent groups and school principal associations If passed in the Senate, Australia will become the first country in the world to have an age ban on social media
Why this internet cesspit still escapes social media ban Darla Green* was 15 and attending a NSW school when her personal details, including her home address, were posted on 4chan alongside a fabricated character assassination, and a disturbing call to action: “Go get her ”
Parents Should Support Cellphone Bans | RealClearEducation They can collect devices at night, ban social media for younger teens, and talk with other parents to create a shared standard Down the road, I hope parents and educators will aspire to make classrooms truly device-free Let’s bring back the computer lab down the hall, where students learn technology skills without living behind a screen
Banning Kids from Social Media Remains a Bad and Unconstitutional Idea Most worrying among them is the ban on young people accessing social media services Millions of young people are currently using these services, including common apps like Facebook Messenger, YouTube, Pinterest, and Snap to connect with peers, family, friends, and other trusted people
Twenty-two states enacted K-12 cellphone bans so far in 2025 Twenty-six (26) states have laws or policies requiring local school boards to ban or limit cellphone use in K-12 classrooms Twenty-two (22) of these laws were enacted in 2025, with the most recent put in place in Oregon through an executive order