France is set to impose a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 15. French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced that this restriction will soon be implemented nationwide.

The decision follows a shocking incident in France where a 14-year-old middle school student attacked school staff with a sharp weapon. The news of the proposed social media ban came just hours after this violent episode, drawing significant attention.

President Macron stated that social media is fueling violent tendencies among youth and expressed concern that unsupervised access to these platforms is harmful to children. He emphasized the urgent need to regulate children’s exposure to social media for their safety and well-being.