Richard Prebble: Banning under-16s from social media would harm more than it helps

PremiumOpinionWhy a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard PrebbleRichard Prebble is a former Labour Party minister and Act Party leader.

‌Children also use social media to stay in touch with friends and family.Children also use social media to stay in touch with friends and family.My 11-year-old grandson knows little about politics.But he knows all about Parliament’s proposal to ban under-16s from social media.He thinks it is ridiculous.“Everyone already says they’re 16,” he told me.His response raises three questions Parliament should answer before rushing ahead.First, is a ban enforceable?

Second,