The advice, which is non-binding, comes after Australia and New Zealand proposed social media bans for under-16s, and several European countries have issued similar guidelines.
“Think of sleeping problems, panic attacks, depressive symptoms, reduced concentration and a negative self-image.”
Children younger than their last year of primary school (typically 11 or 12) should not be allowed a smartphone, the government advised.
“A step-by-step approach helps: first learn to communicate via chat, then get acquainted with social media,“ said the government.
Healthy screen use is more than just time limits, the government said.
The advice brings the Netherlands into line with other age guidelines in Europe, said the government.
France, Greece and Denmark believe there should be a ban on social media for under-15s, while Spain has suggested a ban for under-16s.
The KidsRights report said what it termed “problematic” social media use was on the rise, with a direct link between heavy internet use and suicide attempts.
“Such blanket bans may infringe on children’s civil and political rights,“ including access to information, said the report.
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