Published: June 18, 2026 GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 08: Sports broadcaster, Tim Tebow, looks on prior to the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty...Read More

The arrest of a security guard attached to an Islamiyya school in Kebbi State over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl has renewed concerns about the safety of children in religious learning centres and the need for stronger child-protection measures in schools. The Kebbi State Police Command said it had arrested a 36-year-old...Read More

As a parent, I support the social media ban for under-16s. My kids have tablets and Switches. They have access because I want them to grow up with technology as part of their world. But do I want the reassurance of knowing they’re not going to be messaged by people I don’t trust or see...Read More

The Lead Resource for Safe Schools Lagos, Dr Bisi Akin-Alabi, has called on the Federal Government to create a harmonised, legally binding national school safety policy to address the persistent kidnapping of schoolchildren across Nigeria. She made the call during a special session of the Renewed Hope global virtual town hall conference, themed: ‘Safe schools,...Read More

The Australian Digital subscription costs $24 (min. cost) charged every 4 weeks for a duration of 52 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $44 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer....Read More

Good morning {{ first name}}! Canada’s proposed social media ban for kids under 16 is making headlines this week — and today’s main story breaks down what the legislation actually says, and what teens think about it. On a lighter note, Father’s Day is this Sunday, and we’ve got a couple of ways to celebrate...Read More

As governments across the world move to restrict young people’s access to social media platforms, gaming giant Roblox has unveiled a major overhaul of its child safety framework, rolling out new age-based account experiences and stricter parental controls for users under 16 globally. The announcement comes amid growing international concern about children’s online safety. The...Read More

Overlooking the Irish Sea just south of Dublin, Greystones is one of Ireland’s most affluent and scenic towns. Its coastal views, independent shops and tight-knit community have made it one of the most desirable places to live in the country.  In recent years, Greystones has also become known for something else: Raising children without smartphones. At...Read More

GDANSK, June 18 (Reuters) – Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. Below is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over...Read More

David Dunmoyer, associate vice president at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, urges Congress to pass legislation similar to Texas’ App Store Accountability Act.  Matt Rourke/AP Few things have been more troubling in recent years than the unfettered social experiment of throwing children in front of black mirrors and hopping them up on app-induced dopamine. After...Read More