Social media has become a toxic breeding ground for bullyingtoxicity, misogynyhate and radicalizationextreme content that's is overwhelming mental health services with damaged young people. Kids can now access the most extreme content with zero barriers, unlike the old days when sneaking into an R-rated movie took real effort. Australia'’s bold move to ban social media for under-16s deserveswarrants serious consideration as a radical solution to protect children from this increasingly antisocial digital nightmare.