Mims Davies MP encourages children to get off social media and protect their wellbeing

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Parents across Britain are already taking action to limit internet access and screen time but they need a helping hand. We need to back parents and support them in changing culture.

Mims has joined students across East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages who have shared with her their own experiences and concerns on the peer pressure, stress, and dangers that come along with being online.

Mims has been contacted by over 700 constituents who are backing the call for social media to be banned for those under 16 years of age, so help with their mental health and giving their childhood back without the added pressures which go with being on social media.

Mims Davies MP said: "Get Children off Social Media.

"Last night, the House of Lords voted to protect our children.

"As a mother with two youngsters, I know how social media can affect our younger generations and the pressures of being online all the time and the feeling of not being able to get away from it all and have some peace.

"It's time to give kids their childhood back, it's time for them to enjoy being outdoors, and focus on wellbeing and feel supported.

"If you haven't already done so, please do sign our petition urging Labour to restrict social media to those aged 16 and over: http://www.getkidsoffsocialmedia.com/ "