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Heavy Challenges Shadow Age Restriction Regulation on Social Media
33+ min ago (732+ words) JAKARTA - The issuance of regulations prohibiting children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts is considered an important step in strengthening the child protection ecosystem. The policy is expected to mitigate the risks that target children in the…...
Pramono Supports Social Media Restrictions for Children under 16: Many Are Addicted to Gadgets
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (652+ words) JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that he supports the policy of restricting the use of social media for children under the age of 16 years which is regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Digital (Komdigi)....
Shaloom Razade Decided to Be a Foster Parent: I've Never Been Grateful
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (414+ words) JAKARTA - The social journey to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) left a deep impression on Shaloom Razade. The daughter of Wulan Guritno admitted that she received a hard slap after seeing the inequality of educational facilities but was still accompanied by…...
Nurul Arifin Supports New Internet Rules for Children, Digital Platforms Can No Longer Let Go of Their Hands
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (525+ words) JAKARTA - The government has officially enacted Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of the Implementation of Electronic Systems in the Protection of Children (PP TUNAS) which is strengthened through the Minister of Communication and Digital Regulation (Permenkomdigi) Number 9 of…...
Poverty and Lack of Nutritional Understanding as Triggers of Stunting in Children
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (375+ words) JAKARTA - Stunting is still a serious health problem in children in Indonesia. This condition interferes with children's growth and development due to chronic malnutrition and repeated infections, which affects their quality of life. Handling stunting is very complex, because the…...
Immediately Effective, Menkomdigi Emphasizes PP TUNAS Does Not Ban Children from Accessing the Internet
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (306+ words) JAKARTA - The Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that the child protection policy in the digital space contained in Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP TUNAS), was not aimed at prohibiting children from using the internet. He stated…...
Children Late to Speak? It Could Be a Sign of Hearing Disorders
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (379+ words) JAKARTA - Delay in speech in children is often considered a thing that will improve over time. In fact, this condition can be an early signal of hearing loss, especially in children who have never undergone screening since birth. ENT specialist…...
Teen Sleep Crisis Getting Worse, Study Reveals Serious Impact on Mental Health
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (404+ words) JAKARTA - Many teenagers go through the day in less fit condition due to the continuous reduction in sleep time. School assignments, additional activities, to the habit of using gadgets until late at night make their rest hours far from ideal....
Childhood Personality and Trauma Can Influence Attitudes about War
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (428+ words) JAKARTA - A person's attitude towards major issues such as war is not solely shaped by political information or the global situation, but also by psychological constructs that develop early on. Personality, parenting patterns, and childhood experiences can affect how individuals…...
6 Valuable Lessons from Ortu Era 90s that are Relevant for Alpha Generation Children
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (301+ words) Children of the 90s are used to waiting, from television show schedules to turn to play. This experience indirectly trains patience and the ability to manage emotions. In the present era, children of Generation Alpha are often accustomed to instant results…...