Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?

禁令能阻止英国孩子远离社交媒体吗?

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2026-06-17

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Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • Today is a big moment for our country.

  • This is a big step, real change for our children and our future.

  • On Monday, Keir Starmer made a big announcement.

  • Because today I can announce that the government will ban access to social media for all children

  • under the age of 16. 9 out of 10 parents support the ban according to the government.

  • But children, well, they are not quite so keen.

  • So what do you think of their social media ban for under 16s?

  • Does it include YouTube?