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Banning Social Media Won't Fix Teen Addiction
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Social media bans for teens are gaining traction in countries like Australia, Indonesia, and the UK, but experts warn they may backfire without stronger parental and school support. Dr. Mark McDonald, a child psychiatrist, compares the addictive nature of social media to drugs and junk food, noting teens spend 8-12 hours daily on their phones — often fueled by algorithm-driven dopamine hits. He argues that outright bans won’t work because many parents now give phones as gifts and struggle to enforce restrictions without triggering teen backlash. Instead, he champions school-based policies — like LA’s cell phone ban — as a more effective way to limit screen time during critical learning hours. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91688fd64ec15468