Archive · 22 Jul 2026

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has decided to ban children under 15 from using social media.

This is the first such ban in the European Union.

The government says it wants to protect children from harmful content and addictive behaviors.

Some parents and advocates support the ban because they believe it will help keep kids safe.

Others, like some lawmakers, think the ban might not work well and could have legal problems.

The ban is expected to start in September, but it might be delayed if there are legal reviews.

Other countries are also thinking about similar bans to protect young people.

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