60,229 people across UK responded, 100% favour. Most significant reasons: Too much screen time hurts focus and Social media is how friends talk. Most mentioned reasons for and against are around: Digital inclusion rights and Protecting young minds.
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Ban social media for under-16s to protect children
Ban social media access for under-16s. We think this could protect their mental health and childhood. Evidence shows it can cause harm, exposing children to bullying, addiction and inappropriate content. Follow Australia’s lead to prioritise their well-being. Social media can wait—childhood cannot.
Government ban on social media to be for under 13s only
Any government ban on social media that is introduced should be for under 13s only. We want people 13+ to be able to use social media. Not just 16+, as we believe 13 is reasonable as you are officially a teen and responsible for yourself.
Consult Young People on Social Media Ban
Young people who use social media daily should be consulted before any social media ban is introduced. Decisions affecting their lives are being made without their input.
Ban all convicted child sex offenders from using social media
I would like the government to introduce a law that prevents all convicted child sex offenders from using social media. It’s been proved time and time again that social media is used by paedophiles to target and groom vulnerable children.
Ban images and videos of children under 13 being shared online
Young children cannot consent to their image being shared. Yet parents sometimes share images of their children, building their digital footprint. This could make them vulnerable to abuse.
60,229 people across UK responded, 100% favour. Most significant reasons: Too much screen time hurts focus and Social media is how friends talk. Most mentioned reasons for and against are around: Digital inclusion rights and Protecting young minds.
React
Members can read every reason.
Ban social media for under-16s to protect children
Ban social media access for under-16s. We think this could protect their mental health and childhood. Evidence shows it can cause harm, exposing children to bullying, addiction and inappropriate content. Follow Australia’s lead to prioritise their well-being. Social media can wait—childhood cannot.
Government ban on social media to be for under 13s only
Any government ban on social media that is introduced should be for under 13s only. We want people 13+ to be able to use social media. Not just 16+, as we believe 13 is reasonable as you are officially a teen and responsible for yourself.
Consult Young People on Social Media Ban
Young people who use social media daily should be consulted before any social media ban is introduced. Decisions affecting their lives are being made without their input.
Ban all convicted child sex offenders from using social media
I would like the government to introduce a law that prevents all convicted child sex offenders from using social media. It’s been proved time and time again that social media is used by paedophiles to target and groom vulnerable children.
Ban images and videos of children under 13 being shared online
Young children cannot consent to their image being shared. Yet parents sometimes share images of their children, building their digital footprint. This could make them vulnerable to abuse.
