Ban social media and smartphone use for under 16s

Ban social media and smartphone use for under 16s — 31 signatures. Status: open.

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We want to Put Childhood Before the Scroll and Campaign for a safer childhood by calling ion the Government to ban smartphone and social media use for under-16s.

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We believe children deserve more time for real friendships, outdoor play, family, sport, creativity and learning — not endless scrolling. We want the Government to help protect childhood from the harms of smartphones and social media. We support age restrictions for under-16s to help promote real-life connections, play, sport and wellbeing.

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