As Australia's ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on whether it's a ...

Australia has implemented a ban on social media apps for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health and the ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screentime. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

Australia has become the first nation to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over online dangers and ...

While Australia’s law has been welcomed by many parents and child-safety advocates, it has also faced criticism from ...

Australia is set to implement the world’s broadest social media restrictions for children under 16 beginning Wednesday.

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

Here are some of the countries and regions weighing whether to adopt a similarly aggressive approach as Australia or taking a ...

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.