Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Isolating Kids With Disabilities—Just Like Critics Warned
www.techdirt.com/2026/02/17/australias-social-media-ban-is-isolating-kids-with-disabilities-just-like-critics-warnedAustralia’s social media ban for kids under 16 is isolating children with disabilities, who often rely on social media for social connections. The ban, intended to protect children, is disproportionately harming vulnerable youth, cutting them off from support networks and exacerbating loneliness. Critics argue the ban ignores evidence showing social media can be beneficial for many children and that it’s being used by politicians for political gain.
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