Australia Bans Social Media, Teens Face Isolation
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Riley Allen is a young boy in Australia. He lives far away from his school friends. Australia will soon have a new social media ban for kids.
This new rule stops kids from using social media. Riley is worried about how he will talk to friends. He thinks it will be hard to stay in touch during the holidays.
Many social media sites will have to stop young users. Companies could pay big fines if they fail. Meta, who owns Facebook, started to block young kids already.
Riley's mother will not help him break the rule. She believes parents should help kids use social media well. She once stopped Riley from using social media for a while.
Another young boy, Noah Jones, is fighting the ban in court. He thinks it limits what young people can say. The government believes this rule will protect kids from harm online.
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Who is Riley Allen?
Riley Allen is a young boy in Australia.
What is the new rule about social media for kids?
The new rule stops kids from using social media.
What does Riley's mother think about the social media rule?
Riley's mother believes parents should help kids use social media well.
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