In practice, this will probably only really impact a child's ability to send stuff to strangers. Such a law would need a precise definition of "social media" for enforcement purposes.
Do we want to ban everyone under age 16 from sending emails or having a VOIP number or using online conferencing tools of any kind? That's what will happen if you define "social media" as any website or online service that allows a person to send messages or media to another person.
It would also probably have exceptions for communications with immediate family and friends as approved by parents and schoolteachers and coaches.
In practice, this will probably only really impact a child's ability to send stuff to strangers. Such a law would need a precise definition of "social media" for enforcement purposes.
Do we want to ban everyone under age 16 from sending emails or having a VOIP number or using online conferencing tools of any kind? That's what will happen if you define "social media" as any website or online service that allows a person to send messages or media to another person.
It would also probably have exceptions for communications with immediate family and friends as approved by parents and schoolteachers and coaches.