- Norway proposes strict social limits for teens
- Existing under-13 rules rarely work
- Parents should lead, not government rules
Kids These Days? Not Online!
Norway is pushing forward to implement one of the world’s strictest social media bans, expanding current restrictions to include children under 15.
The proposal stands out despite existing regulations for under-13s being largely ignored – data shows over 50% of Norwegian pre-teens actively use social platforms.
Parent Power or Government Control?
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre acknowledges upcoming enforcement hurdles but frames the battle against “big tech giants pitted against small children’s brains.”
The Ministry of Children plans to launch the ban next year, initially without enforcement mechanisms.
Tech Industry Pushes Back
Meta’s Nick Clegg maintains youth platform usage stays largely positive. Local tech experts point out the ban could disrupt family coordination through sports team social groups.
Australia explores similar measures, but France chose to target school phone usage instead.
