Education Children and Youth Commission against social media ban for children
In a position paper, the Federal Commission for Children and Youth has spoken out against general social media bans for children. The latter would unnecessarily restrict the ability of children and parents to act.
20.11.2025, 12:07
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In addition to the important right to protection, the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child also includes the right to age-appropriate access to information and education as well as the right to participate in digital offerings, the Federal Commission for Children and Youth Affairs (FCYA) announced on Thursday.
The EKKJ therefore advocates that clear rules and guidelines on media use should be developed together with children and young people. According to the EKKJ, all those involved should not only be able to recognize and classify the risks associated with social media, but also its benefits and opportunities. The EKKJ is also in favor of regulating large online platforms.
The debate on banning cell phones and social media recently got underway in several cantons: in the canton of Nidwalden, for example, cell phones and other digital devices have been banned since the start of the 2025/2026 school year. In Solothurn, on the other hand, each school can decide individually on a possible ban.
