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UK under-16s debate social media ban amid mental health concerns UK under-16s debate social media ban amid mental health concerns

UK under-16s debate social media ban amid mental health concerns

A group of UK youths aged 12 to 18 recently debated the potential ban of social media for under-16s, highlighting concerns about exposure to harmful content.The debate took place at the Bolton Lads & Girls Club, where 33 pupils from the north-west of England shared their views on social media restrictions.Among the participants was 13-year-old Isaac, who reported watching up to four hours of TikTok daily, enjoying football clips, superheroes, and gaming content.Despite his enjoyment, he acknowledged encountering videos that made him feel sad, angry, or worried.Another participant, 14-year-old Iga, expressed concern about seeing videos discussing suicidal thoughts and serious... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 22:04 LONDON
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