A British Standards Institution survey of nearly 1,300 young people aged 16-21 found that 46% would rather live without the internet entirely. The numbers are stark: almost 70% feel worse about themselves after using social media, half want mandatory app cutoffs at 10pm, and a quarter spend four-plus hours daily scrolling. Beyond the headline preference for an internet-free world, the data reveals how young people navigate online spaces—42% have lied about their age, 40% maintain burner accounts, and 27% have pretended to be someone else completely. Another 27% have shared their location with strangers. The government's considering mandatory digital curfews for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, prompted partly by this research. But Rani Govender from the NSPCC pushes back, arguing that cutting off access after 10pm won't stop kids from seeing harmful content during the day—the damage happens regardless of timing. She and others say the real solution is forcing tech companies to build safer, less addictive platforms from the ground up rather than slapping restrictions on usage hours. Andy Burrows from the Molly Rose Foundation frames the issue around algorithms that trap users in harmful rabbit holes. He's calling for new laws that prioritize child safety over tech company profits, embedding safety requirements into how these platforms operate. The survey also found that 68% of respondents believe their online time harms their mental health, and three-quarters say they've spent significantly more time online since the pandemic—suggesting this isn't a temporary spike but a structural shift in how young people live.