Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s
Overview
Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children well
When a Lancashire schoolgirl was asked what she would do if the proposed social media ban for under-16s came into effect, her answer hit a national nerve: “Stare at a wall,” she deadpanned.
Details
The clip went viral, not least because it distilled a question many parents have been asking themselves about the consequences of the government’s proposed social media ban.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.