Australia is about to enforce one of the world’s toughest social media laws — banning anyone under 16 from using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube starting December 10. But will it work?
In this extended video, 7NEWS sat down with high school students to hear their honest thoughts. From clever workarounds involving parents’ IDs to concerns about self-esteem and harmful content, teens share how they plan to navigate life without social media — and why some think the ban is both necessary and unfair.
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