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UK bishops welcome child safety but cautious on social media ban for under 16

Catholic World Report

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June 23, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

Bishops across the UK and other Catholic leaders say they want more information before endorsing a proposal to ban social media for youth under 16. [...]

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Technique: Appeal to Fear
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The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 11, 2026

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chris Hansen urges parents to teach children about online predators before allowing internet access

Chris Hansen warns parents about sextortion scams targeting teens on the Hang Out With Sean Hannity podcast, detailing how online predators lure boys.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kerajaan teliti mekanisme ibu bapa kawal akaun media sosial anak

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan kini meneliti mekanisme kawalan ibu bapa (parental controls) terhadap akaun media sosial anak-anak mereka dalam usaha memastikan keselamatan kanak-kanak di platform digital. Menteri Komunikasi, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata, perbincangan dengan Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) sedang dilakukan bagi memperhalusi perkara itu kerana fokus utama kerajaan adalah menghalang interaksi antara kanak-kanak dengan ... Read more The post Kerajaan teliti mekanisme ibu bapa kawal akaun media sosial anak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Vogue

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· Jun 23, 2026

In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?

Australia, the UK, and the UAE have now all banned social media access for under-16s. But experts say the ban’s impact is likely overstated. Gen Alpha is finding new ways to socialize online and making culture conversational again.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use

Debate is intensifying in Morocco over how to protect children and teenagers from the negative effects of social media, as governments around the world adopt stricter regulations on youth access to digital platforms. The discussion comes as several countries have moved to tighten restrictions on social media use by minors, including raising minimum age requirements [] The post Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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Related coverage for "UK bishops welcome child safety but cautious on social media ban for under 16": The New Zealand Herald — Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble. Slate Magazine — What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids. Fox News — Chris Hansen urges parents to teach children about online predators before allowing internet access. Utusan Malaysia — Kerajaan teliti mekanisme ibu bapa kawal akaun media sosial anak. Vogue — In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?. HESPRESS English — Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use