The measure, announced by Spanish Government President Pedro Sánchez, follows the example of countries like Australia, Sweden, and France. The goal is to set limits on the use of applications such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or X, a long-standing demand from many mental health professionals.

Cristina Junyent, a psychologist and lecturer at UManresa, stresses that unlimited access before this age is dangerous, citing evidence that it can cause addictions, lack of attention, and misuse such as cyberbullying. She adds that minors receive messages they cannot interpret correctly due to their immaturity.

Dominica Díez, a Doctor of Psychology at the Althaia Foundation and associate professor at UVic-UCC, confirms that prolonged exposure increases rates of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Families, such as Pilar from Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, also welcome the initiative, noting that minors are often unaware of the dangers posed by these platforms and that parental control is increasingly difficult.