Poland is set to roll out a bold new
plan that may change how young teens use social media. The plan would set 15 as
the minimum age for use. If passed, kids under 15 in Poland would not be able
to use social media at all.
The news came from Poland’s Education
chief, Barbara Nowacka, who spoke in a talk with Bloomberg. She said the ruling
party would share the main points of the draft bill on the same day. The move
makes Poland one more state to step up rules on teen use of social media.
This step shows a clear shift in how
the state sees the link between kids and the online world. The goal, as shared,
is to give more care and guidance to young minds.
Firms Must Check User Age
Under the draft bill, social media
firms would need to check the age of their users. The task would not fall on
kids or their kin alone. The firms must make sure that no one under 15 is on
their site.
If a firm fails to block young
teens, it may face fines. This puts real weight on the rule. It also sends a
sign that the state wants more than just words. It wants real steps from tech
firms.
Age check has long been a weak spot
for many sites. With this bill, Poland may force firms to build strong age scan
tools and use them in full.
Focus on Child Health and Growth
Barbara Nowacka said that care for
kids is in the best interest of each state. She also said Poland has seen signs
that too much social media use has hurt kids and teens. The state has seen a
drop in mental health and a fall in thinking skills among some young users.
These signs have led to calls for firm steps.
The plan is not just about screen
time. It is about the link between young users and the fast-paced, high-stress
world of social media. If the bill moves ahead, Poland will join a wider push
in many lands to set firm age rules. The aim is clear: guard young teens, help
their growth, and make sure that social media does not shape their lives too
soon.
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