According to a survey of consumers in Great Britain conducted in September 2023, ** percent of respondents thought that 16 years would be an appropriate age for children to have a social media account. Only ** percent of respondents reported thinking that social media were only appropriate for users aged 18 and older. In comparison, ** percent deemed reported that 13 years-old users could have an personal social media account.
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