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Voter Support Surges for Kids' Social Media Ban

12/18/2025

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Nearly two-thirds of voters support banning social media for children under 16 and removing cellphones from K-12 classrooms.
Republicans show the strongest support, with 73% backing the social media ban and 81% the cellphone ban.
Democrats back the bans at 56% for social media and 59% for cellphones.
The survey conducted December 12-15, 2025 shows that 62% are dissatisfied with both parties in Congress and 72% rate economic conditions negatively.

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Story summary

Nearly two-thirds of voters support banning social media for children under 16 and removing cellphones from K-12 classrooms.
Republicans show the strongest support, with 73% backing the social media ban and 81% the cellphone ban.
Democrats back the bans at 56% for social media and 59% for cellphones.
The survey conducted December 12-15, 2025 shows that 62% are dissatisfied with both parties in Congress and 72% rate economic conditions negatively.