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UK Youth Crave Internet-Free Childhood Amid Digital Concerns

6/2/2025

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A striking study from the British Standards Institution shows that almost half of UK youth aged 16 to 21 long for a childhood free from the internet. Many are calling for social media curfews and phone restrictions in schools, highlighting a growing concern that this generation, the Zoomers, may be missing out on the benefits of digital connectivity.

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Story summary

A striking study from the British Standards Institution shows that almost half of UK youth aged 16 to 21 long for a childhood free from the internet. Many are calling for social media curfews and phone restrictions in schools, highlighting a growing concern that this generation, the Zoomers, may be missing out on the benefits of digital connectivity.