UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s - Foreign Affairs (3)

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:57am On Jun 15

bdon123:
16 is not an adult

In some countries in the EU, 16 is an "adult".

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:58am On Jun 15

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

Hope you reported the account? Or you watched and flipped?

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by ufotunang: 12:09pm On Jun 15

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.

..if the parents buys a phone for his 15 year old child and the child uses it for browsing and social media stuffs..how will the UK government know that it's a 15 year old child operating on that smartphone , using the smartphone to browse

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Kaczynski: 12:57pm On Jun 15

Nice but implementation would be a total bulwark. China does it way more better.

My kids would be tooo busy milking cows and feeding birds than playing Dota or doomscrooling tiktok.

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by seyenko(m): 1:00pm On Jun 15

How is it bad, kindly explain as I work with kids from high school and below in the use of technology for education. What we have noticed is that kids always want the easy way out. Because the tech solution has the accessibility option. Kids do not want to write; instead they want to dictate their coursework and exams.

These kids do not know how to write a proper sentence. They cannot put a full stop or a comma in a statement. Some have not learned how to handwrite.

They even struggle to hold any meaningful conversation with their teachers, parents and peers.

Because of the proliferation of Google and AI, most now run their assignments through AI.

There is a general decline in critical thinking, and this is impacting their mental memory as they are not exercising their mental muscle.

People are generally getting stupid, and their Parents are also fed up.

The consensus is that the use of the internet and access to social media will be banned. Currently, we are studying the gains and challenges Australia is making in the banning of social media for under-16s.

This will help in shaping the appropriate legislation for internet service providers and social media platforms.

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.

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Mkairbag: 1:05pm On Jun 15

Do you have kids? Are you a parent?

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.

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Shutupthere: 1:17pm On Jun 15

fergie001:
Apps affected:
TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Reddit, Facebook, Twitch, Kick and Threads

Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

King maker na you be this, if na you make we try connect.

They should extend the ban to age 20 below. With what I see on Tiktok , it is finished.

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by crusufixo(m): 1:28pm On Jun 15

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.

Not sure what to make of this comment of yours. Whether you ate being sarcastic or for real ?

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Blunt99: 1:50pm On Jun 15

I am indifferent on this.

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Lekan239(m): 2:21pm On Jun 15

Meerahbel:
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.

yea, u need same thing here in Nigeria bcus its done by UK, assuming its Nigeria president that did it first, im very sure by then it wont be a good thing for u again, u will blame the President that all the security issues and economic issues going on in Nigeria. Na under age he his banning on social media, infact u would have been calling on international bodies, that ur president is not respecting human right

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Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by neonly: 2:40pm On Jun 15

TheStoriesOfMan:
Hope you reported the account? Or you watched and flipped?

My brother na flip ooooo

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by frog12: 3:21pm On Jun 15

the courts go overturn am the next day grin

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by frog12: 3:24pm On Jun 15

hahaha

dem go call am abacha 2.0 grin

Eraddray:
Imagine is a black PM that impose this...
Media go won cry blood

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by femi4: 5:45pm On Jun 15

fergie001:
Apps affected:
TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Reddit, Facebook, Twitch, Kick and Threads

Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

People that increase their ages to join dating apps...it wont work

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Cousin9999: 6:36pm On Jun 15

That's a good start, but they need to ban or control pornography too. Part of the reason kids are messed up is that they're accessing that material.

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Kobicove(m): 10:20pm On Jun 15

ufotunang:
..if the parents buys a phone for his 15 year old child and the child uses it for browsing and social media stuffs..how will the UK government know that it's a 15 year old child operating on that smartphone , using the smartphone to browse

You're missing the point...

What they mean is that for you to register on any social media site you will be required to provide your date of birth, if you are less than 16 years the site or app will not register you

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Kobicove(m): 10:30pm On Jun 15

femi4:
People that increase their ages to join dating apps...it wont work

If you increase your age then the algorithm won't work well for you, the system will likely be matching you with people who are far older than you because you stated a higher age; also the adverts that will be directed to your feed will be for older people

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by ExudeLoveToAll: 11:24pm On Jun 15

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.

Which fundamental human rights are you talking about? Why don't you give your child the right to to live alone as a minor let's start from there

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Newbil: 11:55pm On Jun 15

fergie001:
Apps affected:
TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Reddit, Facebook, Twitch, Kick and Threads

Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister

This will commence in 2027

If Tinubu does the same Gregory will be the first to condemn the act. Shameless and desperate fraud from agulu

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by Cromagnon: 5:35am On Jun 16

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.

what fundamental right
Show us in UK Constitution the right you speak of
This is UK not USA

Re: UK PM, Keir Starmer Bans Social Media For Under-16s by femi4: 6:13am On Jun 16

Kobicove:
If you increase your age then the algorithm won't work well for you, the system will likely be matching you with people who are far older than you because you stated a higher age; also the adverts that will be directed to your feed will be for older people

For women, the older the better

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