Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Kids Online
U.K. FLOATS MIDNIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA CURFEW FOR 16–17 YEAR OLDS...
Britain is weighing a midnight-to-6 a.m. social media ban for 16- and 17-year-olds. The real crisis isn't teens gathering — it's the mobbing and hyper-sexualized content that apps ignite around the clock. APP's push for age verification already has 24 states acting and 81% of Americans demanding porn gates at 66% strong intensity. America should lead with earlier, harder limits that actually shield kids' innocence instead of copying London's half-measure.
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