Risk of Social Media Use for Kids and Teens
Almost half of all teens ages 13 to 17 said in 2024 that they are “almost constantly” online and virtually all of them use the internet every day.
States’ Attempts to Make Social Media Safer for Teens
States including New York and California have made a number of legal changes since 2023 that make it safer for adolescents to spend time online.
Federal Action on Social Media
Congress has considered new online privacy legislation for children in the past 25 years, including banning targeted ads. But nothing has been enacted.
Conclusion
State-by-state leadership might be the best way to make laws in which the needs and rights of children and their families are seen, heard and protected.
FAQs
- What is the risk of social media use for kids and teens?
- What are the new laws about social media use for kids and teens?
- What is the federal action on social media?
- What is the conclusion?
Almost half of all teens ages 13 to 17 said in 2024 that they are “almost constantly” online and virtually all of them use the internet every day.
States including New York and California have made a number of legal changes since 2023 that make it safer for adolescents to spend time online.
Congress has considered new online privacy legislation for children in the past 25 years, including banning targeted ads. But nothing has been enacted.
State-by-state leadership might be the best way to make laws in which the needs and rights of children and their families are seen, heard and protected.
