The EU plans an age limit for social media
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Experts wrote a new report for the EU. It is about children and social media. Social media are apps like TikTok or Instagram.
The experts say: Children need more protection online. Many apps make children addicted very fast. Bullying and bad examples are a big danger.
The experts suggest an age limit of 13 years. Children under 13 need their parents to use apps. Small children under 3 must not use screens.
Ursula von der Leyen leads the EU Commission. She plans to show new laws after summer. The EU wants the same rules in all countries.
Some countries have their own plans already. Austria wants a ban for children under 14. France wants a limit at 15 years.
The EU checks big companies like Meta or TikTok. These firms must make their apps safer. They pay high fines if they do not.
The experts say: Children need more protection online. Many apps make children addicted very fast. Bullying and bad examples are a big danger.
The experts suggest an age limit of 13 years. Children under 13 need their parents to use apps. Small children under 3 must not use screens.
Ursula von der Leyen leads the EU Commission. She plans to show new laws after summer. The EU wants the same rules in all countries.
Some countries have their own plans already. Austria wants a ban for children under 14. France wants a limit at 15 years.
The EU checks big companies like Meta or TikTok. These firms must make their apps safer. They pay high fines if they do not.
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Definitions
- Social media
- These are apps to share things. Examples are TikTok and Instagram.
- EU Commission
- This is the government of the European Union. They make new laws.
- Addicted
- You really want to use an app all the time.
- Bullying
- When someone is mean to a person on purpose.
People
- Ursula von der Leyen
- She is the leader of the EU Commission.
Locations
- Austria
- This is a country in Europe.
- France
- This is a country in Europe.
Sources
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