'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Summary
Young teens in northwest England shared their views on whether social media should be banned for those under 16 in the UK. While some worry about the mental health impact of harmful content online, UK lawmakers have voted against a full ban and are still consulting the public on how to protect children better.Key Facts
- Thirty-three children aged 12-18 took part in a BBC debate about social media use by under-16s.
- Isaac, 13, watches about four hours of TikTok daily, enjoying football, superheroes, and gaming videos.
- Iga, 14, expressed concern over young children seeing videos about serious mental health issues that could harm them.
- UK MPs voted against banning social media for under-16s for the third time, but the government is still consulting the public.
- The UK government plans a legal ban on phones in schools to help protect children.
- Australia banned social media accounts for under-16s six months ago, but many affected teens still access accounts.
- Some teens believe banning social media for under-13s might work better than banning for all under-16s.
- Features like autoplay and unlimited scrolling worry some teens, who suggest limits could help reduce harm.
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