Do social media bans actually protect kids? | The Excerpt
June 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelAs concerns grow over children’s mental health, addictive algorithms and age-inappropriate content online, governments around the world are considering tougher rules for social media. Australia has already enacted a ban for kids under 16, Britain is weighing a similar move and U.S. states are testing their own approaches. Cato Institute Senior Fellow David Inserra joins The Excerpt to discuss whether social media bans work, why age verification raises privacy and free speech concerns and what parents can do to help children navigate social media more safely.
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