CDU's Linnemann Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann has sparked a discussion debate by suggesting a social security ban for children and young people. He believes unrestricted use is harmful and has expressed openness to a societal discussion debate on the matter. Linnemann cited several concerns, including exposure to violence, sexualised content, and cyberbullying. He also worries about the impact on children's mental health, with increased risk of depression being a particular worry. The CDU General Secretary is open to debating a ban on social security until the age of 16. He believes this could help protect children from these harmful factors and allow them to develop social skills in reality better. Linnemann has not yet provided an exact date or detailed legislative plan for the proposed ban, but he has called for an overdue societal discussion debate on the issue. Carsten Linnemann, CDU General Secretary, has proposed a potential social security ban for children and adolescents under 16. While no specific timeline or legislative steps have been announced, he is open to debating the idea, citing concerns about online content's impact on children's mental health and social skill development.
