The addiction of the growing smartphone among school going students is becoming worrying. In view of this, some time ago Australia banned social media for teenagers. Now South Korea has also taken such a decision and has stopped carrying mobile phones and digital devices in the classroom. This decision will be applicable in schools across the country. The leaders here say that social media addiction among the youth is taking the form of a big crisis.

Decision will be implemented from next year

The decision passed by the Parliament of South Korea on Wednesday will come into effect from March next year. Leader Cho Jung-Hun, who proposes this rule, said that children keep running Instagram and tickets till late night. Every morning his eyes are red and they stay on Instagram till 2-3 pm. Earlier, such decisions have also been implemented in Australia and Netherlands. The focus of students has improved after the decision in the Netherlands.

These problems were seen in students

98 percent of South Korea’s population has a smartphone and about 99 percent of the population here uses the Internet. Last year, the Ministry of Education here conducted a survey. In this, 37 percent of the middle and high school students said that social media is affecting their daily lives. 22 percent of the students participating in the survey said that when they do not access social media, they start getting anxiety. Due to this, smartphones were already banned in many schools and now this rule has come into force in schools across the country. However, disabled children have not been included in this rule. Also, there is no restriction on the use of smartphones for the purpose of studies.

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Under a law, which is going to be implemented in the next four months in Australia, children below 16 years of age will be banned using social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, Ticketkock, Instagram, X (East Twitter), Redit and YouTube.

The federal government has said that social media companies will have to take “appropriate steps” by December 10 to remove the social media accounts of these minor users and to prevent them from creating new accounts through age verification software. With the permission of parents under this law, children will not be able to reach these social media forums.

Controversy continues but ban fixed
There is a sharp debate across the country over the possible benefits and disadvantages regarding this decision. Some experts believe that through social media, youth express themselves, make their identity and feel social engagement. In a society where two out of every five children feel alone, this connection can be quite important. On the other hand, the possibility of social media addiction and being deprived of enjoying it inspires children to spend a lot of time on these social media forums.

Experts suggestions
Experts have shared five suggestions for parents, so that they can prepare their children for this ban to be implemented from December 10.

1) Do not wait for the ban date till December 10-a sudden distance from social media for children can prove to be a shock. Therefore, parents should start a conversation on this subject with children from now on. Tell them why this ban is being imposed and what effect it will have on their life.

2) Slowly distance from social media, slowly reducing screen time will help children to keep pace with change. The time spent on social media every week can be reduced by 25 percent and can be completely closed in a month.

3) Give option options instead of removal-as an alternative to social media, collective activities, collective sports, creative interests such as arts, music, handicrafts or volunteers can be included. This will provide children opportunities to express their social connections and express their identity.

4) Promote offline relations-motivate children to actively participate in the community other than social media. Creating offline groups, where children can connect face to face, can be a positive change. Such groups can help each other stay away from social media.

5) Be an example themselves-children learn by looking at their parents’ behavior. Parents should also limit screen time, prioritize face-to-face relations and join regular offline activities. Experts believe that this ban can be an opportunity, so that children learn to balance digital life and real life. Although it will not be easy to implement, but premature preparation can reduce its effect.

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YouTube ban: Australia has now brought YouTube under its purview, tightening the social media ban for youth under 16 years of age. Earlier, the government had given exemption to this platform but now it has also been included. This U-turn of the government has increased the possibility of legal conflict with Google’s parent company Alphabet.

YouTube also considered risky platform

A recent report by the Australian Internet regulator revealed that 37% of minors faced harmful content on YouTube. This figure is more than any other social media platform. On this basis, the government was also recommended to include YouTube in the ban.

Prime Minister’s blunt

Prime Minister Anthony Albanies issued a statement saying, “Now the time has come for us to stop it. Australian children are having a negative impact of social media and we have to take strict steps in their interest.” He assured the parents that the government is standing with them.

YouTube cleaning

In response from YouTube, it was said that his platform is mainly to share the video and it should not be placed in the category of social media. The company spokesperson said, “YouTube is a video library that people also watch on TV. It is not social media.”

Meta, Snapchat and Tiktok Opposition

When the government exempted YouTube last year due to its popularity among teachers, it was opposed by other platforms like Meta, Snapchat and Tiktok. He said that YouTube also has many social media elements like interactive features and algorithm -based content decoration.

Only teachers and parents will be able to run YouTube

After the ban is implemented, the teenagers will not be able to run the YouTube account themselves, although the teachers or parents will be able to show videos for them. Australian Primary Principal Association chief Angela Falcanberg said that teachers would always choose appropriate content.

Carry possible again with alphabet

Earlier, Alphabet has collided with the law in Australia, when he was complied with the media to pay in exchange for news content. Now YouTube is once again seen preparing for a legal battle. However, YouTube has not confirmed the court case.

According to this law passed in November, social media companies will have to ensure that children under 16 years of age stay away from their platforms. If they are unable to do this, then they can be fined up to $ 49.5 million.

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