The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?

Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.

The back and forth over the proposal follows legislation introduced by the Australian government which will ban social media for under-16s

The United Kingdom could be set to impose a ban on under 16s accessing Social Media platforms in an attempt to improve Internet safety for young people in the country. Technology secretary Peter Kyle has stated to the BBC that a potential ban is “on the table.

Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit? View on euronews