Archive · 14 Dec 2025
YouTube CEO Limits Kids' Social Media Use
YouTube's CEO, Neal Mohan, limits his kids' time on social media and YouTube.
He believes that too much screen time can be bad for children.
He allows more time on weekends but is stricter on weekdays.
Other tech bosses also agree that social media can be harmful.
Australia has even banned social media for teens.
Experts say kids under 14 shouldn't have smartphones, and those under 16 shouldn't use social media.
This is because it can affect their minds and make them anxious.
Some tech bosses, like Twilio's CEO, don't use social media at all.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan limits his children's time on social media and YouTube.
Mohan allows more screen time on weekends but is stricter on weekdays.
Australia has implemented a countrywide ban on social media for teens.
Experts advise against giving smartphones to children under 14 and social media access to those under 16.
Other tech bosses also advocate for limiting or abstaining from social media use.
- Who
- YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and other tech bosses
- What
- Limiting children's social media use
- When
- Ongoing, with recent discussions and bans
- Where
- Globally, with specific mention of Australia
- Why
- To protect children from harmful effects of social media
- CEO
- Neal Mohan
- Company
- YouTube
- Children
- Three (two sons, one daughter)
- Age Restrictions Advised
- Below 14: No smartphone; Below 16: No social media
- Countrywide Ban
- Australia
- Platforms Affected
- YouTube, other social media platforms