Should Under 16s be Banned from Social Media - / John Beattie on BBC Radio Scotland January 2026

In this video, we talk honestly about teenagers, social media, discipline, mental health, and why control doesn’t work in a digital world.

We cover:

• Why banning social media doesn’t fix suicidal thoughts
• How concentration problems are created, not chosen
• Why teens become aggressive when phones are taken away
• What a 15-year-old is really protecting when they refuse to log off
• Why discipline and self-control can’t exist without role models
• The real qualities teenagers need to follow rules
• And why leadership beats punishment every time

This isn’t about blaming parents.
It’s about understanding teenagers in the world they’re actually living in.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or anyone trying to guide young people today — this conversation matters.

Because you don’t build strong teenagers with control.
You build them with connection, consistency and courage.

And if you know anyone over 18 who'd like to create extra sources of income from going live and building a community around their passions, skills and expertise, get in touch.

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