- Spain plans to ban social media use for those under 16, requiring age verification.
- France and Denmark are also considering or implementing similar social media bans for young people.
- Australia already enacted a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about something crazy happening in Europe?

B: Oh, hi Kenji! No, what is it? Tell me!

A: Spain is thinking about banning social media for kids!

B: Seriously? Wow! That's a big deal!

A: Yeah! The Prime Minister said it's because kids are seeing bad stuff online. Like abuse and violence.

B: That’s awful! So, they want to make sure kids can't lie about their age?

A: Exactly! They want social media companies to check how old people are. It's for kids under 16.

B: France is doing something similar, right? I think I read that.

A: You’re right! They're talking about banning it for kids under 15. And Denmark too!

B: Wow, a lot of countries are concerned! Australia already did it, didn't they?

A: Yep! They banned it for kids under 16 last December. They were the first.

B: That's pretty strict! I wonder how they’ll actually *do* it though. Checking ages online is tricky, isn’t it?

A: Totally! It's going to be hard for the platforms. But hopefully it protects the kids.