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Under 16 Social Media Ban

Do you think that social media should be banned for under 16s, like they've recently done in Australia?

I'm really concerned about the impact social media is having on our children.
It's addictive, so it affects their sleep and educational attainment.
Children as young as eight are accessing pornographic and violent content, and it's linked to an increase in mental health problems, including, tragically, eating disorders and suicide.

East Kilbride and Strathaven, I want to hear from you. What do you think?
- Joani Reid MP - East Kilbride & Strathaven
1.Which one applies to you?
2.What is your postcode?(Required.)
3.Do you think social media should be banned for under 16s?(Required.)
4.Why do you think/not think social media should be banned for under 16s?
5.If you are a parent/guardian, does your child have a smartphone?
6.How many hours does your child spend online a day?
7.If you are a parent/guardian, which of the following platforms does your child use?
8.Under 16s are exposed to inappropriate content online.(Required.)
9.Viewing inappropriate content online negatively impacts young people.(Required.)
10.Do you have anything else you would like to share?
11.I agree to my personal information and survey responses being collected and processed for the purposes of this research, in accordance with GDPR. I understand how my data will be used and stored.(Required.)