Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban

BBC·Jun 16

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The uk is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, raising several questions about the policy. However, similar bans in australia have reportedly been ineffective, with a significant percentage of children continuing to use social media despite the restrictions. The situation suggests that enforcing such a ban may be challenging, with some young people finding ways to circumvent the controls.

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