Should kids under 16 be banned from social media?

Social media’s risks to young teens outweigh its benefits, so under-16 access should be restricted.

Social media's algorithmic design exposes developing minds to documented harms — anxiety, sleep loss, and predatory contact — that under-16s aren't equipped to manage.

Social media platforms expose developing brains to addictive algorithms, cyberbullying, and mental health risks before they have the maturity to navigate them safely.

Under-16s face well-documented harms from addictive feeds and predatory contact that outweigh the limited benefits of unrestricted access.