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Social Media Safety for Under-16s (2026): A Family Plan That’s Realistic
Online safety isn’t solved by one rule. It’s solved by routines, trust, and clear expectations—especially when peer pressure is high.
A realistic family plan
- Device zones: no phones during meals and 1 hour before bed.
- Account rules: private accounts, real-life friends only.
- Safety script: “If it feels urgent/scary, pause and show an adult.”
- Weekly check-in: review privacy settings together.
Busut tip
Keep school updates in official announcements so students don’t need to rely on social apps for school info.