France Enacts New Law Restricting Children's Social Media Access and School Mobile Phone Use
France has enacted new legislation that restricts children's access to social media and limits mobile phone usage in schools.
The new law prohibits children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Additionally, it implements a ban on mobile phones in schools, addressing concerns about distraction and potential negative effects on learning.
This legislation represents one of the most comprehensive approaches to protecting children from the potential harms of social media and excessive screen time among developed nations. The French government has cited concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being as key motivations for the new regulations.
The law is expected to require social media companies to implement age verification systems to enforce the new restrictions. Parents and guardians may have the ability to grant permission for children under 15 to use social media under certain circumstances.