New rules in Norway and Turkey stop children from using social media
Introduction
Many countries are making new laws to stop children from using social media. Norway and Turkey are the newest countries to do this. They worry about children''s health and safety. Tech companies like Meta are adding new tools for parents.
Main Body
On April 24, Norway''s government said it will make a new law. The law will stop children under 16 from using social media. Companies must check users'' ages. The Prime Minister said children should not spend too much time on screens. Some people worry about privacy. In 2026, many children under 13 already use social media. On April 23, Turkey''s parliament passed a new law. It stops children under 15 from using social media. Platforms must check ages and make safe spaces for children. The President said social media is bad for children. In December 2025, Australia stopped children under 16 from using social media. Companies that do not follow the law pay a big fine. Other countries like France, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, India, the UK, and the EU are also making similar rules. Meta added new tools for parents. Parents can see what their children ask the AI. But some people say these tools are not enough. Many children under 13 still use social media. Some people use VPNs to get around the rules. After the UK law, many people started using VPNs.
Conclusion
Many countries are changing rules for children''s social media use. Governments think age limits are important. But there are problems: how to check ages, privacy, and people using VPNs. Tech companies are trying to help, but it is not clear if their tools work.