Is a social media ban workable?
January 21, 2026
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as posted by the channelTeenagers generally hate being told what to do – as any parent who’s tried getting them off their phones can testify.
The government is now considering a social media ban on children under 16 – but the move has had mixed reviews since its introduction in Australia. What lessons can be learned over here?
Would teenagers simply find a way around the ban? And is there a better way to keep children safe online?
Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sky’s tech reporter Mickey Carroll.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
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