Should Slovakia Ban Social Media for Children Under 15? (5.3.2026 16:00)
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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
March 5, 202622m 0s
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Show Notes
Slovakia is considering a potential ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal has sparked debate about whether stricter regulation can truly protect young people in the digital age or whether education and smarter platform rules would be more effective than prohibition. In this programme, we explore the risks children face online, the psychological impact of social media, and whether a legislative ban is a realistic and enforceable solution in Slovakia with IT and cyber security expert Jozef Filko, child psychologist and director of the Private Centre for Counceling and Prevention in Topoľčany Jana Merašická and Slovak Education Minister Tomáš Drucker.