COLUMNIST: Throwing parental rights on the barbie won’t fly in the United States |
The world's first social media ban of users under age 16 is now in effect in Australia. Whatever parents' genuine concerns and understandable frustrations around their kids' safety online, the Aussie approach is not the answer, and should not be emulated by U.S. lawmakers.
The Australian ban covers Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube and Reddit, among other popular platforms. Even parents cannot override the prohibition for their children. Blanket restrictions are appealing to many because they carry........