The U.S. lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
While the U.S. continues to lag behind global standards in restricting social media for kids, a massive domestic reform push is gaining historic political momentum.
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Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related to their social media use. Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsWhen the two mothers met, early in their advocacy work to protect other kids, Bride said she had felt “totally alone.” But they have since seen the online child safety movement blossom, with scores of other parents who lost kids pursuing stronger social media safeguards and legislation to protect children online.With that momentum, advocates say the tide seems to be turning.
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