Greece Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, where the headlines shine, powered by AI. Greece is on the verge of dropping a big ban on social media for kids under 15. A mom named Georgia F. Tathau and Athens has been battling her 14-year-old son's screen addiction with talks, no phone zones, and even grabbing, his device, but nothing sticks. The government's set to announce it any day now, following Australia's lead where platforms face fines for letting under 16s in. This comes amid a global push, as Greece grapples with rising issues, like cyberbullying and addiction, on apps like Instagram and TikTok. Calls to the Safer-Internet Center helpline, double from 2024 to 2025, with complaints spiking on blackmail, hate speech, and misinformation. 75% of young users are primary school age, and they often can't handle the risks. Parents are split, but desperate. Georgia's pleading for the ban, saying they've hit their limit and need backup.

1:04Others like Demetri's want family rules first, but see the ban as a last resort. Meanwhile, his 14-year-old daughter, Catherine, amits kids her age grew up with it and sometimes lose control, even if they think they can. Manage. Experts back the move. The head of addiction prevention says 48% of teens feel the negative hits from social media, and this could offer real protection. The Prime Minister hinted last month, they'd mirror Australia's tough stance, though officials aren't commenting on details or roll out yet. As Greece steps up, it's a reminder that shielding the next gen from digital traps might just take government muscle, blending parental grit with, policy punch, to reclaim some balance.