‘The Florida Legislature and social media giants are clashing in a high-stakes battle over whether children should be barred from some of the most popular platforms on the web, a fight that could ultimately land in court.
Lawmakers want to stop children under 16 from creating accounts on social media sites like Facebook and TikTok, likening those apps to casino gambling, cigarette smoking and drinking.
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But research isn’t settled on social media’s effect on children’s mental health. Experts say the issue is complex, involves a multitude of factors and can vary by person. The American Psychological Association concluded, “Using social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful to young people.”’
So much for conservatives being advocates of ‘small government.’
Conservatives need to understand that ‘small government’ is far much more than just irresponsible tax cuts and reckless deregulation.
Lawmakers want to stop children under 16 from creating accounts on social media sites like Facebook and TikTok, likening those apps to casino gambling, cigarette smoking and drinking.
[…]
But research isn’t settled on social media’s effect on children’s mental health. Experts say the issue is complex, involves a multitude of factors and can vary by person. The American Psychological Association concluded, “Using social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful to young people.”’
Florida leaders want to ban kids under 16 from Facebook, TikTok
The Florida Legislature and social media giants are clashing in a high-stakes battle over whether children should be barred from some of the most popular platforms on the web, a fight that could ul…
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So much for conservatives being advocates of ‘small government.’
Conservatives need to understand that ‘small government’ is far much more than just irresponsible tax cuts and reckless deregulation.