UK Teachers' Union Demands Social Media Ban for Under-16s

A leading UK teachers' union is urging the government to ban social media access for all children under 16. The NASUWT, one of the country's largest teaching unions, says growing evidence shows unregulated social media use harms pupils' mental health and classroom behavior. It also affects their ability to concentrate. The union wants new laws to force technology companies to stop under-16s from using their platforms. It proposes penalties for firms that fail to comply. The call highlights increasing concern about the impact of social media on young people's wellbeing and education.