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Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids: Doomed to failure?

The Australian government is planning to ban children from using social media by 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is concerned that kids are missing out on a normal childhood due to excessive smartphone use. While many parents agree, the challenge remains: can they enforce this ban? This week, we’ll hear from an Australian social media safety advocate who fell victim to the dangers lurking online at 13, an American doctor who says kids' brains are being rewired, and a British headmaster who has banned smartphones entirely in his school.

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