The government are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families.
This consultation is the next step in the government’s work to ensure children’s experiences online are safe and enriching. They want to understand how technology impacts children’s wellbeing, and what more can be done to help families strike the right balance. Responses from everyone are welcome, including children and young people, whose voices are central to this process.
There are 3 different surveys to choose from when responding:
- Full consultation for anyone (civil society, industry and members of the public)
- Survey for parents and carers of young people aged 21 and under
- Survey for children and young people (aged 10 to 21)
For more information and to take part in the consultation, click the following link: Growing up in the online world: a national consultation