Governments Tighten Rules on Children’s Screen Time Globally

Summary

Around the world, many governments are introducing new rules to limit how much time children spend on screens and social media. This effort aims to protect young people from potential harms like addiction, poor mental health, and reduced physical activity. Countries such as the UK and Indonesia are leading this movement by enforcing stricter regulations to control content and usage times for children. These changes could include age limits, screen time caps, and parental controls to help families manage children's digital habits. The global push reflects growing concerns about how technology affects youth development and wellbeing, encouraging safer and healthier device use among children.