Indonesia bans social media for under 16s

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Indonesia will stop children under 16 from using social media. A new government rule was signed by the Communication Minister for this.

Children face dangers like bad pictures and cyberbullying online. This new ban helps parents protect their kids from these risks.

Parents in Jakarta welcome this new social media restriction. They worry about children having too much freedom online.

Some people want the government to block other bad websites. They want sites for gambling and adult content also removed.

Indonesia is the first country in Southeast Asia to do this. Other countries like France and UK also plan similar rules.

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What will Indonesia stop children under 16 from doing?

Indonesia will stop children under 16 from using social media.

Why do parents in Jakarta welcome the new social media restriction?

Parents in Jakarta welcome the new social media restriction because they worry about children having too much freedom online.

Is Indonesia the only country planning to restrict social media for children?

No, other countries like France and the UK also plan similar rules.

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