Great Britain has a new plan. Teenagers should spend less time on phones at night. The government wants to block apps like Instagram or TikTok. This applies to teenagers aged 16 and 17. The block lasts from midnight until 6 in the morning. Teenagers can switch off the block themselves.
The government wants to stop features that cause addiction. This includes videos that play automatically. The endless stream of messages should also stop. Technology minister Liz Kendall explains the goal. Young people should get more sleep. They should focus better on school.
A test with 300 families showed good results. The families slept better and fought less. Tech companies must follow the new rules. If they fail, they face high fines. The new laws should arrive in spring 2027. Other countries like Australia or France also have rules for children.
