The American Conservative: Social media is causing serious harm to our kids, and parents are struggling to protect them. A recent report found that 80% of parents, regardless of political affiliation, want parental consent required before a minor opens a social media account, and 77% want parents to have administrator-level access to their kids’ online activities. However, parents alone can’t address this problem, and current federal laws are not up to the task. Teens are more depressed and anxious than ever before, and nearly three in five teen girls felt persistent sadness in 2021, with one in three considering suicide. Predators and harmful content are also a major concern. Sadly, current laws such as COPPA and Section 230 are inadequate in protecting children online. This is where Congress needs to step up and find solutions that truly protect our kids. We need to protect our kids from social media and ensure that they grow up in a safe and healthy environment (The American Conservative).
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