Egypt's parliament is preparing legislation to restrict children's use of social media, a move that places the North African nation among a growing list of countries seeking to shield minors from what it calls digital chaos online .
The push comes directly from President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who on Saturday urged lawmakers to adopt measures restricting access to social platforms until they reach an age when they can handle it properly .
Citing examples from Australia and the United Kingdom, the presidents call prompted an immediate response from parliament, which pledged on Sunday to draft a law to protect Egyptian children from any risks that threaten its thoughts and behaviour .
