Great Britain bans social media for children
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In Great Britain children may soon use no social media. The ban applies to all under 16 years.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this in London. He wants to protect children better. Social media often makes children unhappy. There is often mobbing and violence there.
The ban concerns apps like TikTok and Instagram. Also YouTube and Snapchat belong to it. In games strangers may no longer chat with children.
Keir Starmer follows the example of Australia. There is already a similar law there. The ban shall start at the beginning of 2027.
Many parents find the idea good. They worry about the health of their children. Critics say: Teenagers can easily bypass the ban.
The government also plans a block hour for apps. That shall prevent long scrolling at night. Starmer says: The safety of the children is most important.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this in London. He wants to protect children better. Social media often makes children unhappy. There is often mobbing and violence there.
The ban concerns apps like TikTok and Instagram. Also YouTube and Snapchat belong to it. In games strangers may no longer chat with children.
Keir Starmer follows the example of Australia. There is already a similar law there. The ban shall start at the beginning of 2027.
Many parents find the idea good. They worry about the health of their children. Critics say: Teenagers can easily bypass the ban.
The government also plans a block hour for apps. That shall prevent long scrolling at night. Starmer says: The safety of the children is most important.
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Definitions
- Social media
- These are websites and apps. People can share photos and texts there. You can also write to others there.
- Mobbing
- This means: Someone is teased or treated badly for a long time. This often happens on the internet.
- Chat
- This is writing messages on a computer or mobile phone. It is like a conversation with text.
People
- Keir Starmer
- He is the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He leads the government of the country.
Locations
- Great Britain
- A country in Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- London
- This is the capital city of Great Britain.
- Australia
- A large country and a continent on the other side of the earth.
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