In her speech at the opening of the Danish parliament, the Danish Prime Minister acknowledged the advantages of phones which give children the chance to communicate with their friends and call home.
But Demark’s PM went on to say “we have unleashed a monster”, before talking about social media and mental health issues.
“Never before have so many children and young people suffered from anxiety and depression.
“Many have difficulty reading and concentrating”, adding; “They see things on the screen that they shouldn’t.”
The government intends to tighten the law and ban social media for children and young people under the age of 15.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also said parents would be able to give permission to their children from age 13.