Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children
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Social media companies have put engagement and profit ahead of what’s best for children for far too long. As we learn more about the impact these platforms can have on young people, we should pay attention to countries that are taking action like this to protect kids.
“They get around other laws, too, but we don’t say, ‘Oh, look, a teenager managed to get a drink somehow, so let’s not bother banning alcohol sales to children,’” he (Keir Starmer) said. “We don’t do that, that would be utterly ridiculous, and so I just don’t accept that argument.”
Don't tell the kids about VPNs or the wide array of other methods to get around any ban. Oh, wait. They probably already know all about them, just like their counterparts in Australia. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
This “will follow a similar model to that of Australia, where a ban was introduced in December, and will apply to platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, the government said. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal will not be included in the restrictions” Gift link:
Good. Now do the US. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
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🥰😍 PROTECTING THE CHILDREN AND THEIR MENTAL HEALTH UK has announced legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms expected to come into force Spring 2027 apply to major apps including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
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I'm sure very tech savvy kids will in no way find a way around it (they will). Not a fan of nanny states, anyway. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
...encouraging children to seek out riskier unregulated alternatives.” Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w... 2/2
The British government plans to ban access to social media for all children under 16. In response, CCIA UK Director Matthew Sinclair said in @nytimes.com that “blanket restrictions will stifle access to age-appropriate experiences with proper parental controls,... 1/2
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America stop this attack on our youth. Be in the vanguard of this movement. Do it now. Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
Finally, Starmer pops up a good idea, IMO. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
Feed: "NYT > Top Stories" By: Megan Specia on Monday, June 15, 2026
Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...
[NYT] BRITAIN ANNOUNCES SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR CHILDREN
“‘I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children, and that is why this ban must happen,’ Mr. Starmer said at a news conference in Downing Street.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...