Global social media bans for kids gain popularity, but researcher questions evidence behind youth mental health crisis claims

Summary

The article discusses the growing global trend of social media bans for children, starting with Australia's ban on under-16s, followed by similar moves in Denmark, France, Indonesia, Austria, and over 25 other countries. However, it presents a critical perspective from researcher Candice Odgers, who argues that the evidence does not support the claim that smartphones and social media are causing a youth mental health crisis. The piece questions whether these popular bans might be misguided despite their widespread public support.

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bskyGlobal social media bans for kids gain popularity, but researcher questions evidence behind youth mental health crisis claimstheglobeandmail.com