Swiss 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.

Key Takeaways

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

Age Limit

They Said

"Social media should be banned for minors."
— Thomas Minder

"Do we really want algorithms to be developed to have a hold on our children’s immature brains?"
— Thomas Minder

The Digital Toxin: A Call for Prohibition

Algorithms vs. Anatomy: The Biological Threat

The Public Mandate: A Staggering Majority

Beyond the Playground: Exposing Political Theater

Sources & References

Ban social media for minors, says top Swiss school principal

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

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

Age Limit

They Said

"Social media should be banned for minors."
— Thomas Minder

"Do we really want algorithms to be developed to have a hold on our children’s immature brains?"
— Thomas Minder

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

The Digital Toxin: A Call for Prohibition

Algorithms vs. Anatomy: The Biological Threat

The Public Mandate: A Staggering Majority

Beyond the Playground: Exposing Political Theater

Sources & References

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