According to a survey conducted on Tuesday ( Feb 11 ), 84 percent of Indonesian parents support a government proposal to establish a minimum age for social media access in order to protect children. A higher proportion of mothers also support such legislation as compared to fathers.  ,
According to a report from international public judgment and data provider YouGov, the “biggest problem” among parents regarding child social media usage was the “biggest problem” for parents. The popular support for stricter regulations comes as subjection to age-appropriate material was identified as the “biggest concern” by parents.  ,
The data was derived from studies conducted next month among adults over the age of 18 and 892. They each have at least one baby under the age of 18.  ,
The survey was conducted online.  ,
Following Australia’s determination to forbid children under the age of 16 from accessing social media, Communications Minister Meutya Hafid announced earlier in January that the Indonesian government plans to issue a restriction setting a minimum period for social media users to protect children.
According to Alexander Sabar, a senior official at the communications and modern government, “what the secretary means is that the government is heading for the course of a stronger rules on time limit, which is through the formation of a law.”
Based on the YouGov statement, parents showed greater support for the proposed legislation, with 88 per cent in behalf as compared to 81 per cent of parents surveyed.  ,
While parents who were surveyed reported having the highest level of concern, with 81 percent, addiction or excessive screen time, negative mental health effects ( 77 % ), and the spread of misinformation ( 62 % ), among other issues, were highlighted.
Only 54 % of families surveyed are concerned about cyberbullying or other forms of harassment on social media.  ,
But, while the YouGov poll found that a majority of families are in support of the future regulations, only half ( 50 per cent ) believe that it will be successful in controlling their children’s online presence. While 33 % are balanced on the subject, 17 % remain wary of the legislation’s efficacy.  ,
The study even found that TikTok- known for its short-form mobile movies- is considered by parents to be the “most risky” social media platform for children, with 58 per share of respondents expressing concerns. However, X closely follows with 51 per share viewing it as a potential risk.  ,
In contrast, YouTube and Instagram are regarded as” safer systems” though some respondents share a “neutral position” regarding its possible problems, according to YouGov.