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How do they define what a social media is?
And most importantly: How would they enforce that? Kids have been lying about their ages since the dawn of internet.
I don't think they really need to.
Laws are often just an acknowledgement of a society's expectation.
"We've all decided that kids under 15 using social isn't great."
The fact that this law exists makes it infinitely b easier for parents to establish and maintain rules in their household, because peer pressure is minimised.
Yes, some kids will still use social before they're 15. Perhaps most kids. However, I think harmfully excessive use will be minimised.
Porn sites have age limits, we know this doesn't mean shit. No middleschooler gets condemned for watching porn.