'I don't know what I'm going to do with my time when social media is banned'
Students in Bristol share their concerns and mixed reactions regarding the UK government's upcoming ban on social media for those under 16. While some fear social isolation and loss of digital connection, others believe the policy will improve focus and safety.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing global debate over the impact of social media on adolescent mental health and the role of government regulation in digital spaces.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dawn Limbu and Christopher Mace , Bristol BBC Year 8 pupils Erin and Giselle said the ban will change how they communicate with friends Teenagers have said they fear becoming disconnected from their friends and are "unsure what they ll do with their time" when the social media ban comes into force.
The article presents multiple student perspectives without taking a definitive stance on the policy's efficacy.
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