Mikey’s Penny for your Poll: The Under-16 Social Media Ban

The UK government has announced a sweeping ban prohibiting children under the age of 16 from accessing 10 of the world's most popular social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X.

Aimed at protecting young people from online harms, mental health crises, and addictive algorithms, the landmark legislation has ignited a fierce national debate.

While safety advocates hail the decision as a historic step to safeguard a generation, critics argue the ban is an unenforceable infringement on youth freedom that shifts the burden of digital parenting entirely onto the state.