65% of Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Most U.S. adults—and 65% of parents—now back banning under-16s from social media, signaling a harder line on teen safety.

Key takeaways

• 56% of U.S. adults now support banning children under 16 from social media, and among parents with children under 18, support rises to 65%. That is not just an...
• The findings come from a Pew Research Center survey cited by 9to5Mac, which reported a sample of 9,750 respondents and a margin of error of **plus or minus 1.4...
• 56% Support a Ban, but the Parent Number Is the Real Signal
• The headline number is clear: most American adults support a ban on social media use by children under 16. But the more politically meaningful figure is the parent...

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