The parents calling for a 'smartphone-free childhood'
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The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey is calling for a social media ban for under-16s and 'drastic action' from the government to protect children online.
There is now a campaign group on WhatsApp called 'Parents united for a smartphone free childhood'. The Today programme brought together three parents to discuss their experiences tackling social media usage within their families.
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