UK Parents: Share Views on Potential Under-16s Social Media Ban
UK Parents: Share Views on Under-16 Social Media Ban

The UK government is expected to announce new measures to protect children online, as ministers examine the impact of Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, six months after it came into force.

We Want to Hear from Parents and Carers

We would like to hear from parents and carers about their views on a potential social media ban or other restrictions on children's access to social media platforms.

Key Questions

  • Would you support restrictions on children's access to social media?
  • How concerned are you about your child's use of social media, gaming platforms or messaging apps?
  • What impact have these platforms had on your child and family life?

How to Share Your Experience

You can share your thoughts using our online form. Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish. For more information, please see our terms of service and privacy policy.

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Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of the feature and will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose.

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