The proposal also would require social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat and others to implement a usage curfew for minors.

Kids under 16 will need their parents' permission to do so. Given the positive and negative growth of social media in recent years, how often do you monitor your children's social media use? Let us know in the poll below!

The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media —but will it work and is it a good idea? Teaching children to use technology appropriately is not a new challenge for parenting. However,