All over the globe, Social media companies are encountering rather tricky legal situations over concerns their platforms are contributing to a mental health crisis among children, prompting some governments to impose or consider bans for underage users. It also said that stories and reels on Facebook and Instagram could boost compulsive use amongst the users. EU also criticised Meta’s policies to mitigate these risks, suggesting time management tools can be easily dismissed, while parental controls need significant time, effort, and technical knowledge to be used effectively.
