Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16 Proposed in Lithuania

Proposal for Digital Age of Adulthood A legislative proposal submitted by Member of Parliament Daiva Ulbinaite aims to establish the "digital age of adulthood" in Lithuania as 16.
The bill focuses on regulating how minors interact with online platforms to ensure better protection.
Combating Digital Addiction During a press conference, Ulbinaite highlighted that internet usage rates among children have reached concerning levels.
The proposed legislation would require technology companies to enforce these age restrictions.
Platforms that fail to comply with the regulations could face significant administrative fines.
Observations in Schools and Mental Health Rasa Jauniskiene, representing the Digital Ethics Center, discussed the impact of existing mobile phone bans in schools.
According to Jauniskiene, these restrictions have made it easier to identify students who require professional support due to digital addiction.
The bill aims to protect the mental health of minors by limiting their access to unregulated content and providing a more robust framework for combating technology addiction.