Designing Youth Online Rules

A government is considering restricting access to social networks for children under a certain age. Examine the arguments for and against age-based digital restrictions, including child safety, mental health, privacy, parental responsibility, platform verification, and the risk of exclusion. Compare hard bans, graduated access models, and product-design regulation, then recommend a framework that is enforceable, proportionate, and adaptable across borders. Conclude with the key questions lawmakers should ask before voting on such a measure.