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Starmer’s plan to ban under 16’s from social media

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Primrose53 Mon 15-Jun-26 11:25:21

Can’t see that working myself. Kids are completely computer literate from a very young age now and will soon find a way round it. I’ve read of youngsters hacking into major sites like banks so I don’t think KS has thought this through. he’s just rushed into it as usual.

Gran22boys Fri 19-Jun-26 13:35:26

David49

It should have been done years ago 90% of parents is pretty conclusive, there should also be a ban on smartphones for children.
There should also be a general restriction on porn and other unpleasant material online.

Yes!

MT62 Fri 19-Jun-26 16:51:00

Primrose53

Can’t see that working myself. Kids are completely computer literate from a very young age now and will soon find a way round it. I’ve read of youngsters hacking into major sites like banks so I don’t think KS has thought this through. he’s just rushed into it as usual.

It will be left so all us adults will have 🆔 because really that’s what the government wants.
The young will just use their wit & carry on regardless with SM.
These social media sites won’t be able to protect children because they think that they are adults.
It isn’t working in Australia.