Many of you have been in touch with me to share your concerns about the way social media is affecting our children’s and young people’s lives.
Social media has become a huge part of our everyday lives, with a number of benefits that it brings, but it is clear that we must do more to protect children from the harms of social media. Too many children are anxious, unable to concentrate at school and are at the risk of harmful content.
The Government is consulting on young people’s phone and social media use, and how it effects their wellbeing, to ensure a healthy relationship with the online world and safety in those spaces.
To make sure your voices are heard, and better represent you, I’ve put together this survey to gather your opinions and experiences.
Fill out the survey and share your thoughts below.
Thank you for completing this survey. If you would also like to fill out the government consultation, you can do so here: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation
If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues mentioned above, there are a number of organisations that offer support for young people facing online harms:
Encouraging serious-self-harm: help and support | Norfolk Constabulary
Support for mental health – Norfolk County Council
Shout: The UK’s free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service | Shout 85258