Social Media Ban for Teens?

Australia has banned social media for teens, and the EU is considering doing the same. I would love your thoughts on this topic.

1. What role does social media play in the lives of teenagers today?
   Is it mostly positive, mostly negative, or a mix of both?
2. Australia has banned social media for children under 16. What do you think about this decision?
   Do you agree or disagree? Why?
3. If the European Union or your country adopted a similar ban, how do you think families and teens would react?
4. What are some benefits of social media for teens?
   Think about connection, creativity, learning, or community.
5. What are some risks or challenges teens face when using social media?
   For example: mental health, bullying, comparison, privacy, or addiction.
6. Do you think age limits on social media actually work? Why or why not?
   How easy or difficult would it be to enforce these rules?
7. Who should be responsible for protecting teens online—parents, schools, governments, or social media companies?
   Or should responsibility be shared?
8. How is growing up with social media different from growing up without it?
   How was your own teenage experience different?
9. Do you think banning social media helps teens develop better communication and social skills?
   Why or why not?
10. If you could design “healthy social media rules” for teens instead of a ban, what would they be?
    Time limits, education, supervision, or something else?