A Teen Taking His Case to Court
A 15-year-old student in Australia has taken a bold step by challenging a new law that bans anyone under 16 from using social media.
The law will block young users from apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. According to a video , the teenager believes the ban will create more harm than protection.
Why the Teen Says the Ban Is Unsafe
Noah Jones, the teen bringing the case, argues that banning young people from social media will not solve the real problems. Instead, he says it will make the internet “more dangerous,” because teenagers will look for secret ways to access apps.
He believes hiding online activity from parents can lead to unhealthy behaviour. Jones says teens should be taught how to avoid harmful content rather than being removed from the platforms entirely.
A Modern Way of Staying Connected
Jones describes social media as a “modern town square,” where young people share ideas, chat with friends, and stay updated. He explained that almost everyone in his school year uses Snapchat daily.
If the ban takes effect, he worries people will become isolated from friends and classmates.
A Divide Between Teens Who Follow the Rules and Those Who Don’t
The student also warned that the ban could create a “social divide.” Some teens will look for ways to bypass the restrictions, while others will strictly follow the rules.
Jones openly admitted that he could easily get around the ban, and he believes many of his friends will do the same. Because of this, he says the rule will be unfair and ineffective.
Who Should Decide—Parents or the Government?
Jones believes the responsibility should belong to parents. He argues that families understand their children better than the government does. Parents, he says, should guide their children’s online use and help them manage risks. The teenager’s lawyers say the ban goes against constitutional rights and fails to address the real causes of online danger.
Viewers have mixed reactions to Noah Jones’s stance.
What Happens Next
The lawsuit includes another 15-year-old student and is supported by an advocacy group. The Communications Minister and the eSafety Commissioner have not responded yet, but the minister has stated that the government will stand by the new law.
At the time of writing, the case has not been given a hearing date, so it remains unclear how soon a decision will be made.
Watch the vidoe here:
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