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Britain is banning children from using social media. Here's what other countries are doing
Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Britain is banning children from using social media. Here’s what other countries are doing, Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns.
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- Britain is banning children from using social media. Here's what other countries are doingPBS News - 2026-06-15T17:38:15+00:00
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