Social media is flooded with harmful content — misogyny, toxic influencers, violent rhetoric — and kids are seeing it every day.
We have age ratings for films, games, and TV — so why not social media?
Right now, children are exposed to influencers who push dangerous views on masculinity, gender, and power. These messages shape how boys treat girls, how people relate to each other, and how safe young people feel — especially girls and women.
We’re calling on the Irish government to introduce a Social Media Age Rating System that includes:
Clear age labels on all videos and content
Automatic filters that block age-inappropriate content based on the user's profile
An independent watchdog to monitor and fine creators who mislabel content
Real consequences for platforms and content creators that don’t enforce these rules
