Should We Ban Social Media for Kids? A Parent’s Honest Take
About this episode
Sarah Adams discusses the complexities of social media bans for kids and explores alternative solutions for online safety.
If you’ve ever wondered whether social media bans are actually the answer to keeping kids safe online, or if they just feel like the answer, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah unpacks the growing global push to ban social media for kids and teens, and why, despite understanding the concern, she’s not convinced it’s the solution. Drawing on emerging policy conversations, real-world examples like Australia’s under-16 ban, and what she’s seeing firsthand as a child safety advocate, Sarah breaks down the complexity of this issue and why a simple “ban” may not address the deeper problem. Together, we explore: ● Why social media bans are gaining momentum worldwide ● What early data from Australia suggests about whether bans actually work ● Why kids aren’t leaving platforms- they’re learning to work around them ● The privacy risks tied to age verification, biometric data, and digital ID systems ● How bans could expand surveillance and impact everyone - not just kids ● Why restricting access doesn’t fix addictive design or platform incentives ● The loophole few are talking about: kids still being shared online by parents ● Why digital literacy…
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