Ban or Protect? Teachers Debate Social Media for Under-16s: Points of View

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Teachers Talk Radio hosts Rae, Liz, Carl and Lucy debate the House of Lords vote to ban under‑16s from social media, weighing harms to mental health, addiction and attention against potential benefits like support for isolated young people. The show explores parenting, school responsibilities, regulatory challenges, algorithmic risks, and practical ideas for implementation and exemptions.

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