7. Oktober 2025|
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|about 2 months agoSwiss School Principal Calls for Youth Social Media Ban
Head of German-speaking Switzerland's School Principals Association advocates complete social media ban for minors, comparing digital platforms' impact to substance addiction.
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- Thomas Minder advocates for a complete ban on social media for minors.
- Minder compares smartphone and social media addiction to alcohol and tobacco dependence.
- The Swiss Senate approved a postulate to study banning platforms like TikTok and Instagram for under-16s.
- Australia restricts social media use for teenagers under the age of 16.
By The Numbers
80%
Public Support
16
Age Limit
They Said
"Social media should be banned for minors."
"Do we really want algorithms to be developed to have a hold on our childrenâs immature brains?"