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UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?
Nine in 10 UK parents support a social media ban for under-16s, but children aged 12-16 have mixed views. A government consultation is considering an under-16 age limit for high-risk platforms and restrictions on features like livestreaming.
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