Social Media Ban For Under 16s

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The Conservatives have announced that, if they win the next General Election, they would restrict access to social media for under 16s. They have already put forward amendments in Parliament aimed at bringing this in. In practice, this could mean new age limits and tighter checks to stop children under 16 from signing up or using certain platforms.

The Government is now looking into this too, and the country faces some big choices about what comes next.

Many parents are concerned about social media’s impact on children, from exposure to harmful content and the impact on mental health, to the wider question of whether childhood itself is being eroded.

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Social Media Ban For Under 16s

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Do you have concerns that children being on social media is damaging or threatening to them?
If you are concerned, which of the following worry you about children being on social media? (Tick all that apply)
Violent content
Adult content
Online bullying
Negative impact on mental health
Strangers being able to contact children
Reduced attention spans and negative learning outcomes
Privacy and security concerns
Exposure to gambling or in-app purchases
Reduced face-to-face social skills and social isolation
Do you support restricting access to social media for under-16s?

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