The intention behind Australia’s legislation may be noble, but it can’t help but evoke the image of the ‘forbidden fruit’. Children are seen as lambs to be saved, and social media as the source of temptation. However, whether this measure can truly isolate the ‘evil’ from the children’s growing environment remains to be seen. Have parents truly put aside their concerns for the ‘digital natives’, or are they merely seeking a simple solution? This legislative move raises the question: ‘Do we really understand children?’