Parental Shock Poll: 3 in 4 Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s, But Majority Doubt It Will Work

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A large majority of parents support restricting social media use for children under the age of 16, according to YouGov research, reflecting deep and sustained concern about the role digital platforms play in childhood development.

The findings are reinforced by wider YouGov data showing that around eight in ten parents believe social media has a negative impact on children overall, underlining the scale of anxiety around online environments and their influence on young users.