Post by European Commission

Child safety online is non-negotiable.    A new Eurobarometer survey shows that too much screentime and social media can affect young people's health and wellbeing.    📱 Young people spend an average of 4.5 hours online on school days and 6.1 hours at weekends.  ⚠️ 14% of teenagers spend more than 10 hours a day on screens.  💬 Nearly 1 in 3 say social media makes them feel stressed, sad or left out.  🛑 1 in 4 have seen harmful content online, including hate speech, pressure about appearance, or violent content.  🩺 9 in 10 teenagers report at least one health issue linked to screen use, such as tired eyes, headaches or difficulty concentrating.    Social media can help people stay connected and informed. But these findings show that more needs to be done to protect young people online.    We are taking action through stronger online safety rules, greater protection and assistance for minors, a new EU Age Verification App, better measures against cyberbullying, and more financial support for mental health.    Because every child deserves to be safe online.    Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8TJicZq