Youth social media ban advocated by Daniel Günther for users aged 16 and under.

Let's get real, folks. The digital world isn't always a playground for kiddos. Daniel Günther, the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein, believes that social media is a doorway to questionable content and potential harm. He thinks parents are clueless about what their kids are exposed to online, so a ban on social media for youngsters under 16 might just be the way to go.

Günther recently expressed his thoughts concerning a motion linked to his CDU state association, which will be decided on in mid-June. The motion aims for tighter control of these platforms, too. Günther's proposal comes in light of the negative impact social media can have on young people and society at large.

According to the Minister President, unchecked social media can lead to content that glorifies violence, spreads sexualized violence, and pushes false information. Parents are in a tough spot, Günther notes, as they struggle to find out what their kids encounter online.

Karin Prien, Feder Minister for Family Affairs, shares Günther's view on the need for effective age regulation for social media access. She emphasizes that children and young people are exposed to violent, pornographic, and extremist content on the internet without proper protection. Those who pretend this can be achieved without regulation are only fooling people, she says.

Prien stresses her focus on child and youth protection, assuring that she isn't about restricting freedom of expression in social media. Parents should be able to keep their children safe from online threats, but it isn't always easy.

Curious about who these people are and what's at stake here? Here's a quick breakdown:

Daniel Günther: He's the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein and wants stricter regulations on social media for minors under 16.
Karin Prien: She's the Federal Minister for Family Affairs and champions a multifaceted approach to the issue, emphasizing cooperation among parents, experts, and authorities.
Social Media: A vast digital landscape, not always friendly for kids.
TikTok: A popular social media platform with a massive following, but it's not always kid-friendly.
Children: Our future, and they deserve a safer online environment.
Violence: We don't want our kids exposed to it, online or offline.
Extremism: We don't want extremist ideologies influencing the impressionable minds of our children.
CDU: The Christian Democratic Union, a major political party in Germany.
Schleswig-Holstein: A state in northern Germany, where Daniel Günther serves as Minister President.
Youth Protection: Ensuring the safety and well-being of our young ones in the digital age.

As for the current regulations and the proposed changes, here's a snapshot of the situation:

Current Regulations: Most platforms already set a minimum age (13 or 16) for user registration. However, enforcement is largely self-regulated, and parents often struggle to keep tabs on their kids' online activities.
Youth Protection Agencies: Existing agencies, such as jugendschutz.net, monitor and report violations of youth media protection law, focusing on sexualized violence, extremist content, and harmful communications.
Proposed Changes and Initiatives: Driven by prominent figures like Daniel Günther and Karin Prien, the main proposals include statutory age restrictions, stricter enforcement, and increased cooperation between parents, experts, and authorities.

Stay tuned for updates on this dynamic issue. It's all about protecting our kids and fostering a healthier online environment. Let's make the digital world a safer place for the next generation!

Source: ntv.de, as/dpaReferences:[1] https://jugendschutz.net/[2] https://www.welt.de/[3] https://politik-innenschiessen.blogspot.com/[4] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/

Although social media platforms already have minimum ages for user registration, the Commission is proposing to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to the Council, aiming for stricter enforcement and age regulations, particularly for minors under 16.
In light of the negative impact social media can have on young people and society at large, policies and legislation regarding social media use and content, especially in terms of crime, entertainment, general news, and politics, are of significant concern.
As the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther is at the forefront of advocating for tighter control of social media platforms, arguing that they can lead to content that glorifies violence, spreads sexualized violence, and pushes false information, which are issues not only in the digital world but also in the realm of crime and justice.