The debate in Europe over children's access to social media has led to proposals from Big Tech, suggesting app stores should verify children's ages and allow parental approval for app downloads. However, experts argue this approach does not address deeper systemic issues, such as addictive features of apps. While existing parental control tools from major app stores provide some oversight, they often fall short once apps are downloaded. There are concerns about children's ability to bypass these controls and the effectiveness of age verification methods. The EU is set to implement the Digital Fairness Act to enhance online consumer protection, but it lacks the authority to directly regulate app stores.