Social media companies have had years to fix their platforms and have done nowhere near enough — kids are being exposed to harmful content and addictive design while Big Tech drags its feet. The status quo is failing British families, and government action isn't overreach, it's a necessity. If these companies can't prove their products are safe quickly, swift regulation is the only responsible move.
Blanket bans and heavy-handed government crackdowns on teen social media don't make kids safer — they just push them toward darker, less regulated corners of the internet. The science shows moderate social media use actually supports adolescent wellbeing, and teen depression rates are already falling even as usage holds steady. Real solutions mean smarter guardrails and parental tools, not performative political theater.
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