A social media ban will not keep young people safe | by Heather Paterson | Jun, 2026 | Medium Today’s announcement of a social media ban for under 16s will be welcomed by some people as a bold step to protect children. I understand why. There is a lot about social media that is ugly, harmful and frightening. I am not someone who thinks the internet is all harmless fun or that concerns about online safety are somehow overblown. I am an active user of social media. I have seen