Being physically present but emotionally distracted can still affect how teenagers feel seen, heard and supported at home.

What starts as a simple scroll could expose teens to violent, racist and disturbing content sooner than parents realise.

Beyond two hours, risks of poorer wellbeing and depressive symptoms tend to rise, raising concerns about what has become a normalised part of teenage life.

The proposed measures could restrict young people's access to social media, following growing concerns about screen time, harmful content and online safety.

New regulations in Brazil aim to protect young users by tightening access to social media and restricting harmful content.

Industry data shows many Australian teenagers are still accessing social media platforms months after the country introduced a ban for users under 16.

The challenge lies in protecting children online while ensuring that solutions remain fair, coordinated and realistic for the long term.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said platforms will be required to implement strict age verification systems, describing the current online ecosystem as a digital space where regulation has failed to keep children safe.