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We are banning social media access for under 16s.

These days kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every area of their life.

I just can’t let that go on anymore. So we’re giving children their childhoods back.

Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

Better, this kids are turning to something else, all they learn is to shake bumbum on social media space and fall prey to all manners of vices.

This is barbaric and callous of the PM. He must be trying to turn the UK to Afghanistan How come he's trying to deny people of their fundamental rights.

United nations must step in.

If tinubu can do that I'll be happy

fergie001:
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Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

many underage 🔞 on nairaland

After all I have done to this man ?

Yes, this is a good move. Thank you as we need similar thing here in Nigeria.

Today’s children are growing up in a world where social media is present almost everywhere they turn. While technology offers many benefits, constant online exposure can place pressure on young people before they are emotionally ready to handle it. From harmful content and cyberbullying to unrealistic comparisons and addictive algorithms, the risks are becoming harder to ignore.

Childhood should be a time for learning, exploring, building real-world friendships, and developing confidence away from the constant scrutiny of social media. By restricting access for those under 16, we are giving young people more time to mature, strengthen their wellbeing, and develop the skills they need before entering the online world.

This is about putting children first. It is about protecting their mental health, supporting their development, and ensuring that technology serves young people rather than shaping every aspect of their lives. We owe our children the chance to grow up with the freedom, security, and balance that every childhood deserves.

Amovingman:
If tinubu can do that I'll be happy many underage 🔞 on nairaland

Seriously speaking many underage on nairaland

Ban the influx of illegal foreign Islamic immigrants from Muslim majority countries who want to practice sharia law in the uk 🇬🇧.
This should be the priority for now not social media

So how will the law be enforced if these under 16s have phones and laptops?

Dem wan dey go around seizing devices or na "The Vices"?

Amovingman:
If tinubu can do that I'll be happy many underage 🔞 on nairaland

Especially in tiktok morals don finish
I watch one flashing of pu. ssy mostly done by underage dat day I weak

Nice way to go, we need to protect our children and future.

Not going to work. Teenagers are smart. They will just migrate to new apps that are not covered and use them, and then there is VPN , and lying.

Make it louder brother. seun this character thing no clear. we only need understanding not how long Abegi

ekineme:
Better, this kids are turning to something else, all they learn is to shake bumbum on social media space and fall prey to all manners of vices.

We also need this in nigeria to be honest

Coming home soon. We need such urgently here in Nigeria also...

fergie001:
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Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

Welcome development. Nigeria should do same

Yessss!!! It’s about damn time!

It would had been under 🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞 because they are think the same way

Amovingman:
If tinubu can do that I'll be happy many underage 🔞 on nairaland

Hahahahahahaha ...
They plenty oooooo..
At least,person go rest small for their hand..

This is great news to protect the younger ones.
The ban starts 2027. Here are nations that are already implementing ban on social media for children.
https://www.top5.ng/top-countries-with-social-media-bans-for-children/

Same should be allowed in Nigeria. A lot of them are here on NL. By their posts, ye shall know them

Exactly how it should be.
Just like smoking, alcohol, pornography and other adult contents are regulated and restricted to people who are mature enough to understand and take responsibility for their actions, social media should also be regulated for children.
Many kids who use social media are still developing mentally and emotionally and often lack the judgment needed to navigate the pressures, influences, and risks that come with these platforms. Exposing them to an unrestricted digital world at such a young age can do more harm than good.
Giving children the chance to grow, learn, and mature before being immersed in social media isn't taking anything away from them, it's protecting their childhood and helping them develop in a healthier environment.
These are the kinda ban Nigeria government should be considering so that we don't breed psychos in the nearest future.

This kind of policy is not new. In the early days, television was also banned for the young. In the next 30 -40 years, people will look back at this ban and laugh at the backwardness of Mr Keir Starmer.

fergie001:
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madridguy:
This is barbaric and callous of the PM. He must be trying to turn the UK to Afghanistan How come he's trying to deny people of their fundamental rights.

United nations must step in.

Something almost ending his Premiership and you are attacking him? Parents pushed for this!

wallrichy:
Coming home soon. We need such urgently here in Nigeria also...

I fully endorse it.
Ours should be 18.

dfrost:
Under 18? fergs baba... I thought we all had a meeting where we agreed 22 and above because the issue is becoming something else.

If i say 22, some people will call me archaic and medieval, I wouldn't even mind 25, tbh

madridguy:
This same parents will be out in London for protest if such a law is passed in an Islamic country.

The US is even opposing the decision.
Double standards you may say... Facts though!

seconded. the things wey inder 20s dey do gaddam it.some married women still dey run the things them ban under 16 for

Way to go. These kids are turning into something else.

madridguy:
This is barbaric and callous of the PM. He must be trying to turn the UK to Afghanistan How come he's trying to deny people of their fundamental rights.

United nations must step in.

Who told you social media access is a fundamental human right? Abeg temper your emotions 😒

fergie001:
Something almost ending his Premiership and you are attacking him? Parents pushed for this!

I fully endorse it.
Ours should be 18.

Under 18? fergs baba... I thought we all had a meeting where we agreed 22 and above because the issue is becoming something else.

This same parents will be out in London for protest if such a law is passed in an Islamic country.

fergie001:
Something almost ending his Premiership and you are attacking him? Parents pushed for this!

I fully endorse it.
Ours should be 18.

madridguy:
This is barbaric and callous of the PM. He must be trying to turn the UK to Afghanistan How come he's trying to deny people of their fundamental rights.

United nations must step in.

Very well said,I can understand the sarcasm bro...

Nigeria urgently need to do same.
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