New Delhi: Increasing addiction to smartphones among children has become a common thing. Due to mobile phones, children are getting away from studies as well as physical activities. This is also affecting their health. In such a situation, Australia has decided to ban social media for children under the age of 16. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave this information on Thursday.

The Prime Minister of Australia said that tech companies have failed to take necessary steps regarding the security of children. In such a situation, his government is going to take this step. He further said that this decision is for the parents. In fact, social media is harming children. The government is taking this step to stop this.

Anthony Albanese had spoken about the use of social media earlier this year. This is not the first time he has talked about imposing an age limit on the use of social media. 

Australia's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the decision would impact Meta's platforms Instagram and Facebook, as well as TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).

Social media platforms will be responsible

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that it will be the responsibility of social media and tech companies and they will have to ensure that the age of the users is according to the limit. He said that it will not be the responsibility of the parents of the children. Because they are already worried about the online security of children. In such a situation, if children below the age of 16 use social media, then the fine will not be imposed on the parents or the youth.

The decision is getting a positive response

The decision to set an age limit for the use of social media has received positive support. Anthony Albanese said that the new law will come out by this week. Along with this, this law will be introduced in the Parliament in November. He also said that it is starting from Australia and in future its effect can be seen in other countries as well. The way social media is harming children. This is the reason why this decision is being welcomed.