Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Some experts warn Australia's ban on YouTube for under 16s could be harmful as well as helpful (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Limiting children's access to social media could inadvertently harm marginalised children, an expert has warned, as YouTube is roped into Australia's ban.

The federal government's decision to include the video-sharing platform in its social media ban for under-16s has renewed focus on the measure.