National Social Media Ban for Underage Kids Is ‘Ideal,’ Says Child Psychologist

While a social media ban would be the best for children’s wellbeing, questions have arisen over how it will be implemented in practice.

Social media is highly detrimental to child and adolescent wellbeing, says child psychologist Rachael Sharman. Fiordaliso/Moment/Getty Images

One expert says all Australian states should have a ban on social media access for children.

The comments come as South Australia and New South Wales’ state leaders begin exploring restricting social media access to those below a certain age limit.