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Dutch Suggest Social Media Ban For Under-15s

Smartphone use should not be allowed before 12, said the report (Credit: AFP)

The Dutch government Tuesday advised parents to forbid children under 15 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, the latest country to propose curbs over mental health concerns.

The advice, which is non-binding, comes after Australia and New Zealand proposed social media bans for under-16s, and several European countries have issued similar guidelines.

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