A Pew Research Center survey shows 56% of US adults support banning social media for anyone under 16, while 21% oppose the measure. Support spans demographic and partisan divides.
The survey reveals broad consensus around restricting teen social media access, with majorities backing the ban across age groups, income levels, education backgrounds, and political affiliations.
Only 21% of respondents opposed the ban, while the remaining portion expressed no clear position. The findings reflect growing concerns about social media's impact on adolescent mental health, sleep, and development.
The measure would represent a significant policy shift in the US, where social media platforms currently set their own age restrictions—typically 13 years old—through terms of service rather than law.
Several countries have already explored or implemented restrictions. Australia passed legislation requiring age verification for social media users under 16, while other nations continue debating similar measures.
The Pew data suggests public appetite for regulatory action outpaces current legislative efforts at federal and state levels. Whether this polling support translates into policy remains unclear.
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