Do not ban social media for under 16s

I think the government shouldn’t ban social media for under 16s. This is because for many young people social media is how they communicate with their friends. Some people view social media as a lifeline. A community, a supportive network. This is why I think the government shouldn’t ban it.

3,036 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
2,949
Signature Deadline
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 18,988

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