The UAE's social media ban for under-15s is a commonsense move that protects kids from platforms designed to exploit developing brains. Entire generations grew up without TikTok and Instagram and turned out just fine — boredom, books and real-world friendships built more resilience than any algorithm ever could. Banning kids from social media isn't deprivation; it's giving childhood back.
The UAE ban addresses a genuine crisis — doctors are already treating kids for anxiety, sleep disorders and crushed self-esteem tied directly to social media addiction. Platforms built on dopamine loops are clinically harmful to brains that haven't finished developing, and the evidence from clinics makes that undeniable. Restricting access isn't overreach; it's the same logic that keeps alcohol away from minors.
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