My daughter is addicted to her phone a social media ban for under-16s will help

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The Independent covers a range of major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, while conducting investigations into political finance and producing documentaries about women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes separating facts from messaging and relies on reader donations to fund journalists who report from the ground without paywalls. A parent, Karen Burke, monitors her 13-year-old's smartphone through apps and believes many teens are addicted to devices. Several parents expressed support for a blanket social media ban for under-16s amid concerns about online pressure and avoidance of restrictions, and the UK government launched a consultation on social media limits.

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