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How children reacted to the social media ban

The Prime Minister has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, so how have children reacted and what does the ban mean for you?

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Jenny has your Tuesday Newsround. Nina has been finding out what some children think about a social media ban for under-16s, there's colourful animal artwork to show you, and there's a shock result in the World Cup.

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Do you have questions about how the ban might affect you in real life? Which apps will you still be able to use and how? Maybe you want to know how gaming or watching videos online will change? BBC News cyber correspondent Joe Tidy is on hand to answer YOUR questions on the u16 social media ban.
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