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SOcial media under 16

There is growing discussion about raising the legal age limit for social media to 16 in the UK.

Social Media Under 16

Social Media Under 16

There is growing discussion about raising the legal age limit for social media to 16 in the UK. I want to ensure our community's voice is heard in this debate.

Please share your thoughts below so I can effectively represent your views in Parliament.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Postcode

What age category are you in?

Under 18

18 - 30

30 - 40

40 - 50

50 - 60

60 +

Are you a parent / guardian / carer?

Yes

No

Do you support or oppose a blanket ban on children under the age of 16 having access to social media?

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Would you support the "digital age of consent" be raised from 13 to 16? (So that parental consent is effectively required for the child to access social media)

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Would you support more sophisticated methods of age verification? (E.g. biometric (face/ voice/ fingerprint), or ID-based verification)

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Would you support a ban on "addictive design features" for under-16s? (Specifically targeting "infinite scrolling", streaks, and auto-play videos that drive compulsive use)

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Would you support mandatory "curfews" or time limits? (E.g., disabling access overnight or forcing breaks after a certain period of use)

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Tick the social media sites which you believe SHOULD be banned for children under 16. Select all that apply:

TikTok

Instagram

Snapchat

Facebook

Twitter / X

Bluesky

Reddit

WhatsApp

Other

Do you agree with the recent change in Government guidance requiring schools to be smartphone-free during the school day?

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Have you had any specific experiences in which you felt you or your child was unsafe on social media whilst under the age of 16 that you would like to make me aware of? If so, please describe below:

If Tony Vaughan MP set up a community meeting to discuss this issue, would you be interested in attending?

Yes

No

I am happy to receive further communications from my MP on local issues

Yes

No

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