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The UK government has announced plans to consult on a social media ban for under-16s – but will it solve the problem? Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to parents about whether they would support the measure

Kids can’t “Just Say No” to the high of WiFi. The bewitching buzz of being online — be it via an iPad, cellphone or computer — is like a narcotic to Gen Alpha kiddos. Now, parents fear their perennially online offspring are devolved into digital ...

House of Lords debate amendments to bill that could ban children under the age of 16 from having social media

It is there that children test their agency and influence, and learn to engage and disengage with others. As technology is advancing faster than ever, we need to gauge how much technology is changing this vital contact. Western parents are increasingly concerned over their kids' screen time and for most, negotiating this time is a real struggle.

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit. Pressure has been rising since Australia's social media ban for under-16s entered into force,