Banning young people from social media would quickly turn the internet into a ghost town

Business Insider·Jun 17

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There are proposals to restrict social media use among young people, with some plans targeting those under 16 and others focusing on older teens. The specifics of these proposals vary, with some suggesting a nighttime curfew and others proposing an outright ban. It is unclear how such restrictions would be implemented or enforced, with some outlets questioning their feasibility.

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