This Is Why

Is a social media ban workable?

January 21 · 11 min · 10.9 MB
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Teenagers generally hate being told what to do – as any parent who’s tried getting them off their phones can testify.

The government is now considering a social media ban on children under 16 – but the move has had mixed reviews since its introduction in Australia. What lessons can be learned over here?

Would teenagers simply find a way around the ban? And is there a better way to keep children safe online?

Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sky’s tech reporter Mickey Carroll.

Producer: Natalie Ktena

Editor: Mike Bovill