4 ways to prepare your teenager for a social media ban

Support for a social media ban for under 16s in the UK is growing quickly - Sandeep Louise suggests Christian parents get ready for it now

It’s been just over a month since Australia introduced a social media ban for young people aged under 16. The ban was introduced to improve mental health, reduce cyberbullying and reduce exposure to harmful content (like eating disorder/suicide promotion), as well as encourage offline activities. Early reports show teens engaging more with family, exercise and hobbies, and shielding from graphic events however, research over time will tell how beneficial it actually is.

Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has not ruled out banning British under-16-year-olds from social media

The Australian ban has sparked more conversations across the world with now our UK Government bringing this social media ban conversation into mainstream political circles. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has not ruled out banning British under-16-year-olds from social media saying “all options are on the table”. Opposition leader Kemi Badanoch has stated she is in favour of a social media ban to help young people be protected from harmful content online from adults.

There are also lots of social commentators calling for a ban as well as online campaigns. So, if a ban might happen in the UK how can you prepare your teenager to get to grips with life without social media? Here’s four steps you can take now.

1. Reduce screen time now for your teenager

Like with any changes, we all react differently. Usually, the best form of protection and healthiest way to cope with change is to ……