Denmark's big move: Children under 15 will not be able to create social media accounts..

The Danish government has taken a historic decision to protect children from the harmful effects of social media. The Danish government announced on Friday that children under the age of 15 will no longer be allowed to use social media. This initiative is considered one of the biggest steps taken to protect children online in Europe.

Parents will receive limited permission.
The government stated that children over the age of 13 may be allowed to use social media with special parental permission. Parents will have to undergo a special evaluation process for this.

Denmark's strictness follows Australia's decision.
This move follows Australia's decision in December, where Parliament banned social media accounts for children under the age of 16. Companies like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and Instagram have been fined up to AUD 50 million.

Strict regulations to protect children from digital chaos
The Ministry of Digitalization stated, "We cannot leave children alone in a digital environment where harmful content and commercial interests influence their lives." The ministry also stated that constant screen time is negatively impacting children's sleep, concentration, and mental health.

The government acknowledged that this problem is so large that neither parents nor teachers can tackle it alone. Therefore, society must work together to secure children's digital future.

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