Kids outsmart social media bans, and that's a good thing

social media bans for kids are being implemented in various countries, including france, uk, and eu, but early lessons from australia show that these bans are easily circumvented. a study found that four in five teens under 16 accessed barred platforms using tactics such as using a sibling's face for id or drawing fake facial hair. further restrictions may push kids to riskier online spaces and degrade privacy and security for everyone. experts suggest that smarter, more nuanced policies are needed to protect children and their rights.