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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

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What happened The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
The headline split BBC News - US & Canada frames it as "Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?". Manila Bulletin frames it as "What social media doesn’t tell you about vegetable dumping".
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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Jun 18, 2:45 PM

Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

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The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

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NZ HeraldOpinion · Jun 18, 5:00 PM

Social media ban for children ultimately up to parents to enforce – Editorial

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It should be no different to curfews, driving, smoking and drinking alcohol.

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Manila BulletinNews report · Jun 18, 4:05 PM

What social media doesn’t tell you about vegetable dumping

AVANT GARDENER It seems that one can’t open social media without encountering a post about vegetable dumping, its comment section filled with netizens angrily wondering why nothing is being...

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