Children's Online Safety & Social Media Regulation
Coverage of children's exposure to harmful content on social media, parental guidance, and regulatory efforts (national and EU) to protect minors online.
2 articles Updated October 8, 2026
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EU Kids Act: What the New Social Media Rules Mean for Your Child in the Netherlands
The EU's proposed Kids Act would ban under-13s from social media and limit 13-15-year-olds to parent-controlled 'mini accounts'. In the Netherlands, half of children aged 10-15 see upsetting content online, and experts report rising AI-enabled bullying. Here's what it means for your family.
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Half of Dutch children 10–15 see harmful content online, many hide it from parents: new campaign urges open talks
Half of Dutch children aged 10–15 see upsetting content online but hide it from parents, a government survey finds. Minister Aerdts launches a new campaign urging open, non-judgmental talks and pushes for EU-wide social media age limits.
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