Ban social media for under 16s
Ban social media for under 16s
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 22 APR 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700086
- 23 MAR 2025Petition created
Background
Social media poses serious risks to under-16s' mental health, exposing them to harmful content, cyberbullying, and unrealistic online personas. Developing brains are vulnerable, impacting social and emotional growth. A ban, while complex, highlights the urgent need to protect young people online, aligning with the UK's Online Safety Act goals.