# Why doesn’t the government trust teenagers?

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Podcast: [This Is Why](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487)
Published: 2026-07-15T15:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.skynews.com
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You can have sex, learn to drive and join the army – but can’t be trusted to watch YouTube after midnight. Are the government’s latest curbs on teenage social media use practical or performative? The proposed curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds builds on the outright ban for under-16s due to come into force next spring – but won’t be compulsory. With the government committed to reducing the general election voting age to 16, are they in danger of sending a mixed message about how much we trust young people. Why do we allow teenagers to have certain responsibilities but not others? And should parents take more responsibility for preparing their children for adult life? Niall Paterson speaks to child psychologist Dr Adam Abdelnoor. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

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