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British Mother Seeks UK Social Media Ban After Son's Death
A British mother is advocating for a social media ban in the UK following the death of her son, which she attributes to an alleged TikTok challenge. She expresses deep regret over allowing her son access to social media, believing it contributed to his tragic end.
26 May, 11:51 — 26 May, 12:11
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The IndependentMostly Factual20h ago
‘I thought social media was silly fun – now my son is dead and I wish I’d never given it to him’
Jooles Sweeney took his own life in 2022 and his mother Ellen Roome believes his death could have been linked to an online challenge gone wrong
By Alex Ross
Read full article →Times of IndiaMostly Factual20h ago
British mother seeks UK social media ban after son’s death in alleged TikTok challenge
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By TOI World Desk
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First report: The Independent · 26 May, 11:51|Full coverage: 2 · 19m|Window: 19m
