How Australia's social media ban has affected families six months on

The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, has confirmed a social media ban for under-16s in the UK. It is now six months since Australia introduced its ban.

While supporters say it is helping to protect young people online, critics argue many teenagers are still using social media and that the restrictions are difficult to enforce.

We asked parents and carers in Australia about how the ban has affected their families.

Here are some of their responses.