Is social media harming children in Spain’s schools?

Spain is considering a ban on social media for children under 16 in response to growing concerns about the negative impact of these platforms on youth mental health and academic performance. A group of teenagers expressed support for the restrictions, citing issues like social media addiction and harmful body image pressures. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has labeled social media a digital “Wild West” and aims to implement measures to enhance online safety for children.

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