Under-16s to be banned from social media by next spring, Starmer says
A 13-year-old pupil from Manchester says "it's time" for something to be done, while another says he's "annoyed and disappointed".
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Social media bans for children under 16
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Yes it was announced this morning, there are also restriction for 16-18 years olds, but not complete bans for that age group. We are following Australia. I think it’s a good thing, the ban is not automatic, it’s going to be phased in by Spring next year. Obviously the young people are not going to be happy about it - but something has to be done.
I thought it would be interesting to hear what teens are saying about it. The BBC thought so too.
Interesting comments from the children - not sure parents could sort this out as I think it needs to be from the actual social media platforms as well. We have had quite a few suicides over here with young people and it’s been proved that the algorithms pull up content that has contributed to the young peoples mental health and eventual suicide.
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This is the only forum where “Other Faith” members have posting privileges. Having changed my registration from “Christian” to “Other Faith” nearly four years ago (as a gesture of peace on my part to Christian members who were publicly demanding that I not be allowed to become a member) this is the only place place I could put it. I would like to discuss it with both “Christian” and “Other Faith” members. That wouldn’t be possible, even if I could post it in the “Christians Only” forum.
As I understand it from this side of the ocean, the ban affects Christian and non-Christian / Other Faith teenagers.
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