UK announces social media ban for under-16s despite evidence of policy shortcomings
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Reem Ibrahim
Summary
The UK has announced it will ban social media for children 15 and under, following Australia's lead. Prime Minister Keir Starmer argues the ban is necessary to protect children from bullying, mental health harms, and dangerous content. However, evidence from Australia's similar policy suggests such bans struggle to effectively keep children off social media while also forcing adults to undergo intrusive age verification checks. The article critically examines whether the policy will achieve its intended goals.
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Twitter / XUK announces social media ban for under-16s despite evidence of policy shortcomingsreason.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledGovernment is always about choices, and it's clear to me that a full ban is the right choice.
Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy.
It's making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them.
And it could even be harming their mental health, exposing them to content that is dangerous because that's what grabs their attention.
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