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        "id": 1649966,
        "msgid": "apsi-supports-restriction-on-social-media-access-for-children-under-16-1775104092",
        "date": "2026-04-01 19:25:00",
        "title": "APSI Supports Restriction on Social Media Access for Children Under 16",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian School Supervisors Association (APSI) has expressed strong support for the government's policy limiting social media access for children under 16, citing risks such as mental health issues and cognitive decline due to excessive use. APSI Chairman Agus Sukoco emphasised the need for schools, teachers, parents, and supervisors to actively control usage and promote critical digital literacy to mitigate negative impacts. This stance aligns with the recent regulation by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, aimed at protecting children from the harms of online platforms.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian School Supervisors Association (APSI) has voiced its\nsupport for the policy restricting social media access for children\nunder 16. Excessive social media use can lead to health disruptions and\nbrain deterioration in children.<\/p>\n<p>This was stated by APSI Central Chairman Agus Sukoco during the\nInstallation of Officials and Working Meeting of APSI across South\nKalimantan, on Wednesday (1\/4\/2026) in Banjarmasin. \u201cIn this era of\ndigitalisation, the development of social media must be addressed with\nwise literacy because it will impact the mental health of children or\nstudents. Based on research, it is clear that children\u2019s mental health\nis increasingly influenced by social media,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, all school community members\u2014teachers, parents, and school\nsupervisors\u2014must play an active role in controlling or limiting\nstudents\u2019 social media use. \u201cIf children scroll social media for hours,\nthe impact is extraordinary; brain rot can occur because social media\nalgorithms are incredibly powerful,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Schools should equip students with literacy through the ability to\ncritically interpret every piece of information. This way, children can\naccess healthy and positive social media, ensuring it does not affect\ntheir mental health.<\/p>\n<p>As is known, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs\n(Komdigi) has officially restricted social media access for children\nunder 16 since 28 March 2026, based on Government Regulation No.\u00a017 of\n2025 (PP Tunas) and Minister of Komdigi Regulation No.\u00a09 of 2026. This\npolicy aims to protect children from the negative impacts of the\ninternet and social media.<\/p>\n<p>Assistant III for Administration of the South Kalimantan Provincial\nGovernment, Dinansyah, stated that supervisors hold a very important and\nstrategic position for the advancement of education. \u201cWe hope the\npresence of APSI can assist the local government in advancing the world\nof education and improving the quality of human resources in line with\nthe vision and mission of South Kalimantan\u2019s development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Leadership of the Ansor Youth Movement has expressed full\nsupport for the Government Regulation (PP) Tunas initiated by the\nMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/apsi-supports-restriction-on-social-media-access-for-children-under-16-1775104092",
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