The social media ban for under-16s means it’s out of my hands – what a relief 69.6%
The Independent - By Charlotte Cripps - 6/15/2026, 2:39 PM
Biased Writer Voice 64.9% - Appeal to Emotion 44.3% - Anecdotal 31.3%
My daughter, Liberty, is only eight and I am already sick of the exhausting arguments at home about online harm. So I’m delighted by the news that the government plans to ban social media in the UK for under-16s. It’s taking the responsibility out of parents’ hands and instead of “I hate you, mum” when I take away my daughter’s iPad, I’m... more