Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

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The BBC spoke to Americans of different ages about the UK ban and if they would support a similar one in the US.

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