French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
Summary
French lawmakers have passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first European Union country to do so. The law also bans mobile phones in high schools and aims to protect children from harmful online content, with plans to start at the next school year in September.Key Facts
- The law bans social media use for children under 15 years old in France.
- It also prohibits the use of mobile phones in high schools.
- This is part of President Emmanuel Macron’s second-term initiatives.
- The law still needs a constitutional review, which could delay its start.
- The ban does not apply to educational websites or online encyclopedias.
- Some lawmakers oppose the law, citing concerns about enforcing it and privacy issues.
- France’s health report shows half of teenagers spend 2 to 5 hours a day using smartphones.
- Social media use among 12- to 17-year-olds is linked to risks like low self-esteem and exposure to harmful content.
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