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I’m a mum. Here’s why banning social media for under 16s won’t work.
Emily Darlington, a Labour MP, argues that banning social media for under 16s would increase risks by driving children to unregulated platforms like Tattle.Life, Telegram, and Incel Forum. She highlights Australia's experience, where most teens returned to social media through alternative means, and emphasizes the need for regulation over outright bans.
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