Requiring kids to prove their ages to access social media means all internet users will have to go through the same identity checks, critics warn.

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

LONDON, June 14 : Britain is expected to set out restrictions on social media for children under 16 on Monday that could include banning popular platforms and features that are…

The British government has announced a total, nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.

There may even be a online curfew for under-18s too.