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How one state sparked Australia's push to keep kids off social media

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Governments around the world have been grappling with the best way to protect young people from the harms of social media, and Australia has clamped down the hardest.
The video from 9News discusses how South Australia has taken a pioneering step in Australia by introducing legislation aimed at restricting children's access to social media. This move has sparked a nationwide conversation about the impact of social media on young people's mental health and development. The state's initiative includes measures like age verification and parental consent for minors wanting to use social media platforms. This legislative push is driven by concerns over issues like cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and the general well-being of children in the digital age. The video highlights the debate between protecting children and the potential infringement on their digital rights, with various stakeholders including parents, educators, and tech companies weighing in on the implications of such laws.

Read the Full Nine News Australia Article at [ https://www.9news.com.au/videos/national/how-one-state-sparked-australias-push-to-keep-kids-off-social-media/cm3y6hi6y000n0hogefhrab02 ]