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The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2026
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Blanket social media bans for teenagers may do more harm than good. If the evidence doesn’t show social media is the main cause of the mental health crisis, pushing teens onto smaller, unregulated platforms could actually increase risks. Better digital literacy, parental involvement, and platform accountability are likely to be more effective than outright bans.
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