Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's comment equating children's social media use to smoking went viral, sparking debate as Denmark considers banning social media for kids under 15.
Frederiksen's comments have sparked a debate
Jun 01, 2026
05:35 pm
What's the storyDenmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has sparked controversy after she compared children's use of social media to smoking.
Speaking about online safety in a viral clip, Frederiksen was reportedly heard saying, "If I had small kids today, I would rather have them smoking than allowing them to stay on their own on social media."
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