Influencer Bibi Heinicke Advocates for Social Media Age Restrictions

The former YouTube star calls for better education on social media use and reflects on her struggles in the industry after a major personal and professional hiatus.

Bibi Heinicke, a prominent German influencer, supports implementing a legal minimum age for social media use in Germany, though she has not specified an exact age.
She suggests that social media education should start as early as the fifth grade to help young people navigate its challenges responsibly.
Heinicke, known for her YouTube channel 'BibisBeautyPalace,' stepped away from public life in 2022 following emotional and physical exhaustion, as well as a divorce from her husband Julian Claßen.
After a two-year hiatus, Heinicke has returned as a podcaster and blogger, focusing on topics such as veganism and conscious consumption, feeling more respected in her current role.
Reflecting on her earlier experience with fame, she described feeling objectified during fan interactions, where people treated her like a statue for photos without engaging with her personally.