The U.K. continues on its mission to control young people’s lives. After outlawing smoking for all individuals born in 2009 or later, last week, the government announced a social media ban for children under 16.

These reforms are both well-meaning. There is increasing evidence that social media use is incredibly harmful for children, leading to reduced cognitive ability, mental health issues, and near-constant distraction. A video of a British pupil who said she would “stare at a wall” if........

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