Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
- Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, with the UK, France and others following suit.
- Youngsters' use of social media fell across the board when the legal restrictions were first implemented, data from parental control app Qustodio showed.
- But since then their social media activity has climbed -- even approaching pre-ban levels for some apps.
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- Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, with the UK, France and others following suit.
- Youngsters' use of social media fell across the board when the legal restrictions were first implemented, data from parental control app Qustodio showed.
- But since then their social media activity has climbed -- even approaching pre-ban levels for some apps.
Sources: France 24