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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 34 MIN

Should we ban social media for kids under 16?

from The Jill Bennett Show · host CKNW / Curiouscast

New polling suggests overwhelming public support for banning social media use for kids under 16, with concerns ranging from mental health and addiction to cyberbullying and exposure to misinformation. A new report is raising concerns about student achievement in British Columbia, suggesting test scores have declined more sharply than in any other province following curriculum changes over the past decade. The B.C. government is extending Larry Campbell’s mandate to help coordinate efforts aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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