There's No Evidence that Social Media Is Killing Teens

There's no evidence that social media is killing teens

Kemi Badenoch would have you believe we are in the midst of a terrifying epidemic of teen suicide to which the answer is a social media ban. But the data tells a different story, says Tom Harwood Politics needs more weirdos and misfits. When former Downing Street chief advisor Dominic Cummings put out the call to bring “super-talented weirdos” with “genuine cognitive diversity” into government, much of the media class laughed. But this week we h…

Social media ban for under-16s is essential because 'children are dying' says Kemi Badenoch

CONSERVATIVE Party leader Kemi Badenoch has argued that a ban on social media use for children under 16 is essential because “children are dying”. She told GB News: “Freedom is for adults. We need to protect children. Looking after children requires being firm and putting rules in place. I do not believe in libertarianism for children and allowing them to do whatever they want. “I’m a mum of three kids. I do what is right for my children. You ca…