Technology · 2 December 2025
Over 800,000 Pre-School Children Exposed to Adult-Targeted Social Media Content
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New research by the Centre for Social Justice reveals approximately 814,000 UK children aged three to five are actively using social media platforms designed for adults. The study found 37% of parents report their pre-schoolers use at least one social media app, up from 29% in 2023. These children, many unable to read, are being exposed to content and algorithms specifically engineered to captivate adult users, raising serious concerns about developmental harm and online safety.
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