Parental approval is coming to social media for ages 13-16!

Minister Göktaş, who stated that children are exposed to risks while benefiting from the opportunities of the digital world , said, "We have to take precautions against digital addiction." Göktaş, who conveyed a series of studies carried out in this context, said, "We are working to develop a model specific to our country for children's social media use. We are in the final stages of a regulation that foresees restrictions up to the age of 13 and parental approval between the ages of 13-16."

PRINCIPLE OF THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST

Minister Göktaş drew attention to digital addiction at the meeting held at the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) building, which was organized to evaluate the activities carried out in 2024 within the framework of the 2023-2028 Children's Rights Strategy Document and Action Plan. Stating that they continue their determination in line with the principle of 'the best interest of the child' in all the work carried out for children as a ministry, Göktaş stated that the Children's Rights Strategy Document and Action Plan covering the period 2023-2028 offers an important roadmap.

The final stage has been reached in the social media regulation for children aged 13-16 / A NEWS ARCHIVE

PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT RISK

Göktaş, who stated that they carried out important works in line with the 6 strategic objectives in the action plan, said , "Within the framework of the first of these objectives, which is children's rights and participation, we carried out 18 activities and supported children's participation in decision-making mechanisms. We attach importance to the fact that over 34 thousand children who participated in the Children's Rights Committees are raised as individuals who are aware of their rights and responsibilities. Last year, we drew attention to the importance of children's rights with the 25th National Children's Forum Meetings organized in seven regions. We held two Children's Advisory Board meetings during the year. We organized 3 thousand 545 events with the participation of 180 thousand 744 children with our Children's Rights Provincial Committees. With these activities, we aim to raise leaders who look to the future with self-confidence in Turkey." Minister Göktaş, who mentioned that they implemented 19 activities in the field of child-friendly justice in line with the second strategic objective and created mechanisms that facilitate children's access to justice, stated that thanks to this, the necessary measures are taken without losing time from the moment a child at risk is detected.

Minister Göktaş announced the new regulation in the fight against digital addiction / A NEWS ARCHIVE

20 THOUSAND 222 CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED

Minister Göktaş, who stated that the third strategic objective, protection and support services for children, is one of the most comprehensive areas, said, "Within this framework, we have carried out 83 activities so that our children can grow up in safe environments. With the 'Voluntary Ambassadors Project' carried out under the auspices of Honorable Emine Erdoğan, we have protected 10,467 children with our foster families to date. We have provided adoption services to 20,222 children to date, 589 of whom will be in 2024. With our 'Social and Economic Support Service', we have supported 170,567 children with their own families and continue to do so. We are carrying out the 'School Support Project' so that 41,643 children who benefit from SED can develop themselves in social, cultural, artistic and sports areas. We have implemented a revolutionary innovation by switching from the ward-type care model to the home-type care model. We offer our children a living space that will make them feel the compassion of a family. We provide services to a total of 15,168 children in 185 children's homes, 119 children's home sites and 58 specialized children's home sites. We have prioritized the safety of our children above all else. With our Children Are Safe Teams, we have conducted the monitoring process for a total of 198,486 children as of the end of 2024. We have made 27,295 visits to the schools of children assessed as at risk. We have implemented 56,524 social service interventions. We have also provided guidance services to 51,466 families," he said.