A new Pew Research Center survey finds that a majority of Americans support banning social media for young people under the age of 16. According to the results published this week, 56% of U.S. respondents say they support such a ban for adolescents under 16, while 21% oppose it and 23% report being unsure. The support is reported to cut across party lines and different age groups, indicating the view is not limited to a single political or demographic segment. Coverage also highlights that parents are among the most supportive groups. One outlet reports that nearly two-thirds of parents with children under 18 favor the proposal. Other summaries describe broad support among the general public, with the largest point of variation appearing in how likely different groups are to support or oppose the idea rather than the overall direction of opinion. The survey results reflect a plurality in favor and a smaller share opposed, alongside a substantial portion of respondents who are uncertain. The findings are based on the Pew survey and presented by multiple outlets as a snapshot of public sentiment toward regulating social media access for minors.