The Government’s announcement that it will be exploring the possibility of imposing a social media ban for children age 16 and under is being applauded by child advocates and education professionals, who say it would be a vital step in protecting young people from harmful online content and behaviour.National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica President Stewart Jacobs lamented what he described as the negative impact that excessive use of social media has had on children's mental health.

These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown

The British government has announced a total, nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.