Finland to end "uncontrolled human experiment" with ban on youth social media
5 days ago
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- Finnish International School of Tampere (FISTA) bans mobile phones during school hours, leading to increased creativity and physical activity among students.
- Finland's government considers banning social media for children under 15, supported by two-thirds of survey respondents.
- Researcher Silja Kosola describes social media's impact on youth as an 'uncontrolled human experiment,' linking it to rising self-harm and eating disorders.
- Australia has banned social media for under-16s, shifting enforcement responsibility to platforms with hefty fines for non-compliance.
- Early reactions in Australia show confusion but also relief, though challenges remain in enforcement and understanding.
- Experts caution Finland against copying Australia's model, suggesting investment in digital education and literacy instead.