Rejected petition To stop the government from limiting social media for under 16

1.to continue letting under 16 to access social media
2.not putting time limits on on social media for under 16

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1.some social media is used for education
2. It can also help with entertainment
3. To be able to contact friends and family

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Do not ban social media for under 16s" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757233

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Date submitted 22 January 2026
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