Parents, not the EU, should decide what kids can do online

Several countries are now pushing for EU -wide restrictions on children’s social-media use.

Almost all teenagers now log on daily , with many reporting almost continuous use of apps like TikTok or Snapchat.

Social media use has been branded addictive’ and linked to a rise in mental-health problems, most notably anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

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