The United Kingdom announced on Monday that it will become the second country to ban social media for children 15 and younger. Speaking at a press conference, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, "Government is always about choices, and it's clear to me that a full ban is the right choice."
"Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy. It's making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them," Starmer added. "And it could even be harming their mental health, exposing them to content that is dangerous because that's what grabs their attention. It's designed to be addictive."
