Smartphones, social media and parental responsibility

Graham Nicholls  |  Comment
Date posted:  9 Feb 2026
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Smartphones, social media and parental responsibility

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It seems that the topic of smartphones and social media for children is now part of the cultural conversation.

The UK government recently announced a consultation on banning social media for all children under 16 – something already happening in Australia.

At the same time, there is new guidance about banning smartphones in schools.

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