This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Social Media ban for under 18s
Social media sites should be for over 18s only by having to prove your identification and age before being able to have an account.
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Social media is creating endless amounts of problems for our children and children do not need it. It should be used by over 18s only and you should need to prove your age before being allowed to open an account. This should help solve a multitude of problems for families and schools.
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