Rejected petition: Social Media should be Restricted instead of Banning it for Under 16s
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We are campaigning for a safer internet without removing young people's voices. Instead of a total social media ban, we want harmful features restricted. Let's protect teen wellbeing while preserving our vital space for self-expression, news, and connection.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We are not sure exactly what changes you would like the Government to introduce. You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions:
Review and strengthen protections for children online
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763698Require curfews and scrolling breaks on social media for under 16s, don't ban it
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761589Ban engagement-driven algorithms that push provocative content on social media
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760642We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.