British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media for children under the age of 16, aimed at protecting young people from online harms. The announcement has drawn varied reactions from parents, with many welcoming the prospect of government support in managing their children’s digital safety, while others express skepticism regarding how such a restriction would be practically enforced. The proposal highlights growing concerns over the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health and the challenges of implementing effective age-verification technology.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a proposed ban on social media access for children under 16 to address online safety and mental health concerns.
- Many parents reacted positively, noting that a uniform ban would relieve the pressure of individually policing their children’s device usage.
- Questions have been raised by both parents and experts regarding the technical feasibility of enforcing the ban and preventing underage users from bypassing restrictions.
- The announcement aligns with a broader international movement exploring stricter age limits and regulations for youth on major tech platforms.
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Boys, as young as 10 years old watch porn on a regular basis
Porn activates specific neurotransmitters, hormones, and the Brain reward systems
What that does, on a young developing brain is worrisome
Teens are normalizing the intense content they are consuming
So he bans all social media except left wing social media Bluesky?
No one should use social media it has been a net negative on the minds of the west. We should follow the Chinese model.
They are also giving a 133 million ( I think it was that much, I heard on the radio) for kid's clubs and youth activities.
Sorry, but the average 9 year old will figure out a way around this in no time flat.
UK court upholds support for genocide… we as a nation should be ashamed of our government and justice system
Apparently BluSky will be exempt from Starmer's internet ban. Hmm, I wonder why that could possibly be. Nothing to do with its owner. Nothing to see here folks. Nothing at all. Nope, nothing
change all for people not being parents and they will still all go on it..
its not the first that i told on this world its than more time i can if today you understood trust in your leader why what yes its deeply and you unable to understood yes its not solong when i 5555
"Parents" or handpicked BBC panel as they are better known.
dont worried if i can but never promiss becuase of promiss can be destroy me in the truth thanks 5555
But I would to thanks UK authorities
Media organisations, companies, corporations all profited immensely from constant social media targeting and advertising…they made a lot of money out of using these services. So, you can't just paint the social media giants as the bad guys…
Jeez Starm grow a pair and do what the Ozzies did
All you ever hear about is Streeting, Starmer, Burnham, Mandelson, Epstein! Labour are self obsessed!
Starts with 'protection' of minors then turns into media blackout for all as in some other countries.