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The Ban That Could Save Our Kids’ Childhood
From December 10, kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to hold social media accounts in Australia. It’s a world-first move that has parents divided, teens anxious, and platforms on edge. In this episode, we break down what the ban reallymeans for your family, how it will actually be enforced, and why it might be the biggest parenting shift of the decade.
KEY POINTS:
What the new minimum age legislation actually does (and doesn’t do)
How platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat will change for under-16s
Why the responsibility sits with tech giants—not…
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