The UK’s proposed ban on social media for under-16s faces opposition from parents whose children earn income through platforms like TikTok. Families argue the ban would violate their right to raise digital-native children as they see fit, while regulators insist youth mental health justifies intervention. The clash spotlights unresolved questions about children’s digital rights, parental autonomy, and the enforceability of age-gating laws.
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Recency clustering
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