All Social media ban for U16s articles

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    Why this Christian son thinks social media bans for under 16s will fail

    2026-02-19T09:00:00Z

    As the UK considers whether or not to follow the lead of the Australian government and ban social media for under 16s, two Australians share their thoughts. Graham Stanton is a leading youth ministry researcher and trainer and is hopeful the new laws will be effective - however, in this article, Jono Stanton, a 21-year-old musician, and Graham’s son, explains why he is not convinced

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    Why this Christian dad welcomes the social media ban for under 16s

    2026-02-19T09:00:00Z

    As the UK considers whether or not to follow the lead of the Australian government and ban social media for under 16s, two Australians share their thoughts. Jono Stanton is a 21-year-old musician and is not convinced that government bans can work well - however, in this article Graham Stanton, a leading youth ministry researcher and trainer, and Jono’s dad, explains why he is hopeful the new laws will be effective

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    ​Dreaming of escape won’t solve the tech battle for Christian parents

    2026-02-10T09:00:00Z

    Juggling smartphones, social media rules, and the dream of escape, Andrea Zanin explores why finding balance—not blanket bans—is the messy reality for families raising kids in a tech-obsessed world

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    Why I won’t be signing a smartphone free childhood pledge

    2026-02-03T08:45:00Z

    Robin Barfield highlights the hidden costs of blanket bans, the importance of digital literacy, and why real safety comes from equipping children, not just restricting them

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    5 tips for Christian parents to manage kids’ screen time

    2026-01-29T09:00:00Z

    If a social media ban comes in to the UK it won’t be the end of the conversation - the amount of time youth and children spend on screens will still be something that parents have to think carefully about - Joanne Gilchrist is on hand to help