Rejected petition Restrict access to all social media platforms for children under the age of 16

Restrict access to all social media platforms for children under the age of 16. This will protect our children from toxic content and avoiding long-term mental health problems. Also keeping them safe from online predators. Please consider this request to keep our loved ones safe.

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Restrict access to social platforms for children under the age of 16. Let's keep children safe.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710283

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Date submitted 5 December 2025
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