Students spoke at the Lords about the negative impact of social media on young people.
The Bishop of Gloucester Rachel Treweek invited school children to share their views on what they see onlineGloucestershire schoolchildren told an audience in the House of Lords that they back stronger online regulations.which is due to be heard in the Lords on Thursday.
All Saints' Academy pupil Amy said: "There are a lot of difficulties, because you grow up not knowing any different."I think this opportunity will help regulate a lot of things on social media, help people build confidence and help us not to have a preconceived opinion on how we look, our appearances and how we act.
"I'd like adults to come and help young people to not be afraid of their identify to express themselves and be free," she added. "We know that, for these young people, having negative thoughts about how they look can impact their entire life, causing deep unhappiness and contributing to poor mental health.
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