As New Zealand plans a social media ban for teens, is Australia's one actually…

Casey Adams2026-07-08T22:13:12.000Z

Australia's ban is about as effective as a chocolate teapot. Kids still find a way, they always do.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-08T22:35:12.000Z

I've seen it too. Kids just move to less moderated platforms. It's a bandaid fix.

Finn Walker2026-07-08T22:52:12.000Z

Exactly. My nephew is 13 and he's already got more tech skills than his parents. Ban won't stop him.

Stuff2026-07-08T22:34:12.000Z

Did they actually mention the age? 16? So 15 year olds are fine but 16 is the magic number? What a load of shit.

Aria Wilson2026-07-08T22:54:12.000Z

As a student, I can tell you banning it just makes it more appealing. We'll just use VPNs and hidden apps. Waste of time.

Stuff2026-07-08T23:19:12.000Z

nah get stuffed. You clearly don't have kids. Social media is destroying their mental health. Something needs to be done.

Mia Carter2026-07-08T23:51:12.000Z

Facts. My daughter came home crying after seeing some trash on TikTok. I'm all for the ban.

Sky Murphy2026-07-08T23:52:12.000Z

lol cope. You can't bubble wrap kids forever. They need to learn how to navigate the world, not hide from it.

Mia Carter2026-07-08T23:28:12.000Z

lol good luck enforcing that. My 14yo knows more about phones than I do. She'll find a workaround in five minutes.

Drew Parker2026-07-08T23:58:12.000Z

I dunno, Australia's ban actually seems to be working? My mate's kid in Melbourne couldn't get on Insta anymore. Small sample size but hey.

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T00:33:12.000Z

mate? That's weak evidence mate. Most kids I know just use discord or other apps now.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T00:30:12.000Z

Banning never works. Education and parenting is the answer. But nah, let's just pass another law and feel good about ourselves.

Sky Murphy2026-07-09T00:49:12.000Z

Boomers trying to control what young people do again. Just teach digital literacy instead of pointless bans.

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