Has Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Made a Difference?

One month into Australia’s pioneering social media restriction, the impact is becoming visible. Pediatricians have observed slight improvements in sleep patterns among adolescents, and 30% of parents report feeling more in control of their children’s digital lives. Conversely, rural users face hurdles with ID verification, and young content creators are seeing their opportunities vanish. Experts argue that while the ban offers short-term wins, long-term change requires better digital education.