🚨 Breaking News from the UK Parliament! 🚨
Five Welsh MPs are raising their voices for a new law that would stop anyone under 16 from accessing social media. They’ve joined 60 other MPs in a big call for action, sending a letter to the Prime Minister to highlight their concerns. 📜✉️
Why the urgency? According to the MPs, young people are glued to their screens, with the average 12-year-old clocking up 29 hours a week on smartphones! That’s a lot of scrolling through potentially harmful content, which might be affecting their mood and mental health. 😟📱
Shocking stats reveal that more than 500 kids are referred daily for anxiety issues in England alone. Plus, spending too much time on social media seems to double depression in boys and triple it in girls. 🚸📊
Australia has already taken the plunge, blocking social media access for under-16s. Will the UK follow suit? The MPs believe that social media companies, not parents, should ensure these age restrictions are enforced. 🌏🔒
Countries like Denmark, France, and New Zealand are considering similar bans, while the UK risks falling behind. Many parents, and even young people, are on board with the idea, recognising the potential harm social media can cause. 👫📵
What do you think? Is it time for a social media age limit in the UK? Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! 💬⬇️