Heard exactly the same thing about VPN use (kids won't know how to set up a VPN). Then Australia age verification kicked in, and VPN use went through the roof [0]

And, of course, the response so far has included similar thoughts as the UK about banning VPNs [1]

[0] https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/media-releases-and-expert-comme...

[1] https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/no-approa...

They may not, but the friend selling porn sticks at school does.

kids would have time and motivation... they will learn pretty fast