Mikk Artur Mikfelt argues that proposals to limit young people’s social media access, such as those discussed within the EU and implemented as device restrictions in Estonian schools, are unlikely to effectively address smartphone addiction. He suggests that simply banning or restricting access isn’t a viable solution to a complex behavioural issue. The author implies that believing rules alone can resolve the problem is a miscalculation. Instead of focusing on bans, a more nuanced understanding of the underlying causes of addiction is required. He doesn’t dismiss the good intentions behind these measures but questions their likely success. Ultimately, Mikfelt believes a different approach is needed to tackle this growing issue affecting youth in Estonia and across the EU.