Pew Poll: 56% of U.S. Adults Support Social Media Ban for Everyone Under 16

Censorship Pew Poll: 56% of U.S. Adults Support Social Media Ban for Everyone Under 16 The anti-social media crusaders have popular support. That should worry online freedom advocates. Meagan O'Rourke | 7.6.2026 4:30 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/07/dpstphotos149727413-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Teenager using a smartphone" alt="Teenager using a smartphone | DPST/Newscom" /> (DPST/Newscom) As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, most U.S. adults want to curtail children's freedom online.

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