‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew
Summary
The UK government plans to introduce a social media curfew from midnight to 6 am for 16- and 17-year-olds, starting next spring. The curfew will be on by default but can be turned off by users, and the government also wants to remove addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll to reduce online harms.Key Facts
- The curfew targets 16- and 17-year-olds in Britain for certain social media apps.
- It will be enabled automatically but users can opt out by changing settings.
- The government aims to disable addictive app features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
- Some teens are skeptical about the curfew’s effectiveness since it is not mandatory.
- Teens currently have different experiences and controls on social media use at home.
- Age verification will be required to ensure the rules apply to the right users.
- Some young people believe adults should also have limits on addictive features.
- Discussions with teens reveal mixed opinions on the impact and fairness of the curfew.
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