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The teenage economy

The teenage economy

The almost magical age of 16 will be the focus in a few days when the government’s contentious social media ban enters into force. Recently, we have come to recognise an additional reason the age of 16 is so significant. One of the authors of this opinion piece phoned a teenager, the son of a family friend, to congratulate him on his 15th birthday. ...

The teenage economy

The teenage economy
The almost magical age of 16 will be the focus in a few days when the government’s contentious social media ban enters into force. Recently, we have come to recognise an additional reason the age of 16 is so significant. One of the authors of this opinion piece phoned a teenager, the son of a family friend, to congratulate him on his 15th birthday. ...