Financial Times • April 17, 2026 04:00

Why we must shield our children from social media

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Protecting kids from techno-oligarchs is a legal and moral duty — and other governments should follow Spain’s example

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Why we must shield our children from social media

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Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?

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13:36

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?

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13:36

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?