UK government looking at social media ‘app caps’ for children, minister suggests

Ministers in the UK are looking at giving children an “app cap” or curfew to prevent them becoming addicted to social media.

Peter Kyle, whose department is responsible for online safety, said he wanted to do more to protect children from excessive use of smartphones, and help them have a healthy relationship with technology.

The Guardian -> Read more about the UK Government’s plans

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