To a large degree, yes, but blanket bans on social media use for minors will fail for multiple reasons.
- This has already been the case in Australia, and the latest numbers indicate that a vast majority of youth still access social media via black/grey market account purchasing, VPNs, and other methods.
- The ban doesn't include some popular platforms like Telegram, which arguably provide a more risky experience, due to it being a popular platform for criminal activities.
- Taking away a huge swath of social platforms from kids without providing any constructive or healthy alternatives will mainly encourage destructive behaviors.