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More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey
Pew found 56% of U.S. adults favor the ban, and support for parental consent, age checks and time limits has also risen since 2023.
- Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of United States adults support a social media ban for those under 16, while 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent remained unsure, according to Pew Research Center findings.
- Bipartisan consensus exists on youth safety concerns, with 59 percent of Republicans and 54 percent of Democrats supporting the ban amid broader debates over social media's impact on adolescent well-being.
- Parents of children under 18 strongly favor the measure at 65 percent, while adults ages 30 to 49 represent the most supportive demographic group at 63 percent, per survey data.
- The House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act on Monday in a 267-117 vote, mandating increased privacy safeguards and prohibiting disappearing messages for users under 17.
- Countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Denmark are considering or implementing legislation to restrict social media use for children, mirroring domestic policy trends globally.
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Majority of Americans Support Social Media Bans
Americans seem increasingly comfortable with the idea of kicking kids off social media, even if the White House isn't. A new Pew Research Center survey finds 56% of adults favor barring users under 16 from the platforms, while just 21% are opposed and 23% aren't sure. Support is strongest among...
·Miami, United States
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Most Americans Don’t Want Youths Under 16 To Use Social Media Platforms
The vast majority of Americans back banning social media for children under the age of 16, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday.
·Alexandria, United States
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