Are under-16s too young to be online? Following Australia’s introduction of restrictions for them, Britain’s government has launched a consultation about whether to do the same.
UK leaders consider social media ban
Digital danger: The UK government is considering following Australia’s lead by banning social media for under-16s as experts warn of a "public health emergency" caused by harmful online content and screen addiction. Glossary
Curfews - Occasions when closing down is enforced or movement is restricted. It originally applied to the extinguishing of fires in people's houses.
Streaks - A feature on social media apps that counts how many days in a row users interact with each other, encouraging them to keep logging in daily so they don’t “break” the streak.
Outlawed - Made illegal or banned by law or authority.
NSPCC - The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a charity campaigning and working in child protection in the United Kingdom.