A parent’s guide to help teens adjust to social media age restrictions

02/12/2025 8 min
A parent’s guide to help teens adjust to social media age restrictions

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Episode Synopsis

Australia is restricting access to social media accounts for under-16s, and many families are wondering what it means in practice. While the rules place responsibility on tech platforms rather than young people or their parents, the changes may still create stress for teens who rely on social media to stay connected. Find out how the ban will work, why connection still matters, and how experts suggest supporting young people through the transition.

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