Denmark to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15 Years

The Danish Prime Minister has said her government will ban social media use for children under the age of 15, telling lawmakers that online culture has “unleashed a monster” epidemic of depression and anxiety in young people.

Mette Frederiksen announced the proposal during her speech on Oct. 7 at the opening of Folketing, the Danish parliament, accusing internet giants and mobile phone use of “stealing our children’s childhood.”