The Global Backlash Against Social Media for Youth: A Cautionary Tale of Government Intervention Vietnam's plan to introduce a "muted" version of social media for minors under 16 is the latest move in a growing trend of governments restricting children's access to online platforms.
This proposal, which would limit minors' ability to post, comment, or engage with content, has been touted as a way to ensure young people use social media responsibly. However, this approach is not new.
Australia was the first country to ban social media for under 16s, and similar measures have been proposed or implemented in countries such as France, Denmark, Greece, and Indonesia.