I think that people under the age of 16 should be excluded from social media because it does more harm than good. First of all, body images are very central and influential when reached by a younger crowd. ( along with older ones too ofcource ) Second of all, it can inflict trying adult behaviors from an early age, something that is not so kindly advised. ( such as drinking, smoking, and other mature themes ), Making the children discover these themes before their own good.

There are ofcource ways to advance and reach the use of social media. But it is better that we try to succeed preventing the majority to use it and learning them to something else. It is in the sake of the doing where it shows we are simply doing this to protect the children. Whether the children accept or denies this is their and their parents situation.

I get how you argue against my arguments. But I think a ban would provide a safer environment for the children under 16 on their phones. A simple "Blanket rule" as you describe would in time help children grow less unconscious of body images, less aware of adult themes, and leave them e´with an overall better health.