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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental ...
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Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media
In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the ...
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Norton Children's psychologist offers advice to parents navigating social media for their kids
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Many parents struggle when it comes to the best approach to social media for their children, but a ...
“Social media is a total scourge,” so how do we protect children from it?
When it comes to protecting children from the harms of social media, even those who agree on the dangers can find themselves on opposite sides of the constitutional line, as was evident in Thursday’s ...
NC bill banning social media for children moves forward
A North Carolina bill aimed at keeping children off social media is moving forward in the House. It’s common to see kids ...
“Can’t Look Away”: New Documentary Examines How Social Media Addiction Can Harm — Even Kill — Kids
The Case Against Social Media is a new documentary that exposes the real-life consequences of the algorithms of Big Tech ...
Arkansas passes new laws to curb social media harm to kids, allow parents to sue platforms for damages
Arkansas legislators passed two social media bills requiring age checks, safety settings for minors, and allowing parents to sue for harm to their kids.
Social media giants are 'exploiting our children'
Children are being exploited by tech giants and should be banned from using social media, according to a leading champion of childhood. Miriam Cates says that just as tough rules are in place to stop ...
Will Texas ban kids from TikTok, social media? Bill aiming to limit digital access advances
Judge Robert Pittman, referencing the Supreme Court’s 1975 Erznoznik v. Jacksonville decision, wrote that unless speech is obscene or legally proscribed, it cannot be suppressed to shield youth from ...
Bill banning kids from social media platforms advances to full Texas House
A bill seeking to ban anyone under the age of 18 from using social media sites just advanced to the Texas House. Will it pass?
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In wake of Ruby Franke abuse case, Utah adds protections for children of social media influencers
A new Utah law has established protections for the children ... online and use the family's home life for profit. "Children cannot give informed consent to be filmed on social media, period ...