'Social media risks outweigh benefit in under 16s'
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By Jake Wallace
Published on March 21, 2026.
Childhood advocate and play champion Emily Jennings from Jersey has stated that the risks of social media outweigh any benefits it provides for people under 16-years-old. This follows a debate on a potential social media ban for those under 16. The Jersey government has previously backed a plan to ban social media for under-16s. In the UK, some experts and children's charities have warned against such a ban. The NSPCC has called for stronger enforcement of existing child safety rules.
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