Social media can hamper teenagers figuring out who they want to be. Banning it until 16 is a good idea

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Banning teens from social media will not fix everything. Here’s why

MSN, 16 May 2025

Around 98 per cent of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where…

Banning teens from social media will not fix everything. Here’s why

AOL (UK), 16 May 2025

Around 98 per cent of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where…

Banning teens from social media will not fix everything. Here’s why

Yahoo! News, 16 May 2025

Around 98 per cent of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where…

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The Independent, 16 May 2025

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