Stop the government from banning under 16's using social media
Don't ban under 16's from using social media platforms
Signatures
8
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
- 20 FEB 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Do not ban social media for under 16s" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757233
- 23 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
It removes access to mental health support, A blanket ban treats all young people as irresponsible, even though many use social media safely, creatively, and responsibly,It harms freedom of expression,Parental tools already exist,It treats symptoms, not causes, It fails to prepare teens for adulthood,