Signs your child is addicted to social media – as Lords back ban

A social media ban for under-16s could come into fruition (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Social media use has become one of the most challenging battles for parents with young children and teens, but this might begin to change as the House of Lords have backed a social media ban for under-16s.

Peers supported the cross-party move by 261 votes to 150, majority 111, which means the Australian-style ban will have to be considered by MPs in the Commons.