Türkiye announced on Saturday a ban on the use of social media for those under the age of fifteen, with the decision taking effect on November 1. Türkiye thus joins a growing number of countries that are enacting legislation aimed at protecting children and adolescents from the harmful effects of electronic platforms. The decision was published in the Official State Gazette after Parliament approved a law in this regard last April. The decision stipulates that social media service providers are obligated to “take the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification,” to implement protection measures for children and adolescents. The decision added: “It is not permissible to provide any service that is likely to cause an addictive effect on children.” Countries, including Australia, have also imposed restrictions on the use of social media by children, while other countries such as Britain and France are seeking to take similar steps. These measures aim to protect children from digital dangers, such as screen addiction, sleep disorders, cyberbullying, and eating disorders.