A minister has defended the idea of social media curfews that can be switched off, amid reports of plans for a voluntary or default midnight social media curfew for uk teens aged 16 and 17. The proposed curfew is intended to better protect older teens online, with some outlets suggesting it will be part of a broader crackdown on addictive features. The specifics of the plan, including whether it will be voluntary or mandatory, are not entirely clear.