Campaign for Change
Parents, including Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, are urging politicians like Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to ban the sale of smartphones to under-16s. The call comes amidst growing concerns over the impact of smartphone addiction and harmful online content on children.
Urgent Plea
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh from Michaela Community School in London has joined the campaign, highlighting the need to protect children from the negative effects of excessive smartphone use and social media exposure. The group is pushing for legal restrictions on supplying smartphones and social media platforms to children up to the end of Key Stage Four.
Concerns Over Child Safety
With tragic incidents like Liam Walsh's daughter encountering harmful online content and Amanda and Stuart Stephens losing their son in a social media-related dispute, parents are emphasizing the urgent need for action to safeguard children from digital dangers. Campaigners stress the failure to implement effective measures for online child protection in the UK.
International Support
France's President Emmanuel Macron recently backed a proposal to ban smartphone use for under-11s and restrict social media access for under-15s, reflecting a global trend towards greater regulation of digital devices for young people.
