The Danish government plans to ban minors under 15 from using several social media platforms, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, Frederiksen expressed concern about the impact of social media on children, stating that mobile phones are "stealing our children’s childhood" and have created a harmful influence. She highlighted that nearly all Danish seventh graders, typically aged 13 or 14, already own a cellphone.
While Frederiksen did not specify which platforms would be affected or how the ban would be enforced, a recent well-being report revealed that 94% of young Danes had social media profiles before turning 13, despite age restrictions. The report also found that children aged 9-14 spend an average of three hours daily on TikTok and YouTube.
While Frederiksen did not specify which platforms would be affected or how the ban would be enforced, a recent well-being report revealed that 94% of young Danes had social media profiles before turning 13, despite age restrictions. The report also found that children aged 9-14 spend an average of three hours daily on TikTok and YouTube.
