When news of the upcoming social media restrictions for under 16s started appearing in headlines, I did not expect it to have quite such a profound effect on my teenager.

As a parent, I had read about the proposed changes, including restrictions around social media access, AI tools, live streaming for 16 and 17 year olds, and increased controls around online activity. My initial reaction was fairly positive. Anything that helps keep children safer online has to be worth considering.