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Children and youth

Australia includes Reddit, Kick in teen social media ban

Australia will become the first country to fine social media firms up to A$49.5 million (S$42.01 million) if they fail to take reasonable steps to block users aged under 16.
Australia will become the first country to fine social media firms up to A$49.5 million (S$42.01 million) if they fail to take reasonable steps to block users aged under 16.

Meet James, 8, and the youngsters breathing new life into the yo-yo scene in Singapore

James Liew, 8, is are part of a new generation of peppy young players fronting a refreshed wave of interest in the hobby-sport.
James Liew, 8, is are part of a new generation of peppy young players fronting a refreshed wave of interest in the hobby-sport.

French court probes TikTok for algorithms pushing to suicide

FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration created on October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration created on October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

New children’s palliative ward at Sengkang Community Hospital offers care for complex conditions

(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.
(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.

Advisory warns parents, students about youth-related crime, including scams and voyeurism

The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.
The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.

Depressed teen set fire to booths at VivoCity and Harbourfront Centre, caused over $27k in damage

Yogesh Pubalan Pubalan, 19, was convicted on Nov 3 after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief.
Yogesh Pubalan Pubalan, 19, was convicted on Nov 3 after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief.

Unwed mother adopts her own daughter, so toddler doesn’t grow up as an illegitimate child

An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers from 2020 to 2024. 
An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers from 2020 to 2024. 

Choosing a secondary school: 7 questions parents can ask their children to guide them

Principal Lee Han Hwa with his students who won the National School Games C Division rugby boys final on Aug 20.
Principal Lee Han Hwa with his students who won the National School Games C Division rugby boys final on Aug 20.

Schools turn underused spaces into tinkering hubs, edible gardens thanks to MOE grant

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(from left) Palm View Primary School students Felicity Ying, Jeriah Ang, and Eshan Firdaus using the Lego set at the makerspace on Oct 23, 2025. 

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(from left) Palm View Primary School students Felicity Ying, Jeriah Ang, and Eshan Firdaus using the Lego set at the makerspace on Oct 23, 2025. 

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News analysis

More needs to be done to educate young on grave consequences of criminal activities

Recent reports seem to suggest more young people are getting involved in major crimes, including smuggling.
Recent reports seem to suggest more young people are getting involved in major crimes, including smuggling.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.