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09/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that would limit the social media usage of minors in the state. Senate Bill 976, dubbed the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, would make it unlawful for social media services to provide “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent. This is being touted as a […]
08/07/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Teens with “problematic smartphone use” more likely to experience anxiety and depression
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) at King’s College London have warned that teenagers who show symptoms of “problematic smartphone use” (PSU) are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. PSU refers to a large range of behaviors and emotions similar to addiction. This includes anxiety or distress when without a phone, difficulty […]
07/23/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Lawmakers urge Federal Trade Commission to take action against ONLINE ADS for junk foods
A group of lawmakers has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to tackle online advertisements for junk foods ostensibly aimed at younger viewers. The bipartisan group of lawmakers led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) made the request in a June 17 letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan and four other commissioners. It […]
03/29/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Florida passes law banning social media for children under 14 years old
Florida has passed a law banning children under 14 years old from having social media accounts regardless of parental consent. Under the law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, social media corporations must close accounts used by minors under 14 as well as cancel accounts at the request of parents or minors. All information from […]
12/04/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Less drama and fewer distractions: Minnesota middle school students happier after smartphone ban
Too much screen time is bad for young students, but it looks like a middle school in Minnesota has found a way to address the issue. According to school officials, one middle school banned student cell phones a year ago and it resulted in a stark difference in students’ behavior and mood. Ban follows spate of school issues […]
10/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
42 Attorneys general SUE Meta over “highly addictive” social media platforms they say harm young people
In a rare bipartisan push, Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 42 states have sued Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, accusing the company of designing social media platforms that are deliberately addictive for young people and damaging to their mental health. Of these 42 attorneys general, 33 filed a combined lawsuit in a federal court in northern California. […]
10/19/2023
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By Laura Harris
New York lawmakers propose new bills to mitigate the negative impact of social media on minors
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Atty. Gen. Letitia James, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic have jointly announced two legislative bills designed to mitigate the negative impact of social media platforms on children under the age of 18. “Our kids are in crisis, and the adults in the room need to step up,” […]
10/05/2023
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By Olivia Cook
British Education chief wants to BAN students from using phones in schools
British Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is planning to ban the use of smartphones in schools in the U.K., believing that these digital devices pose a serious hindrance for students achieving better academic performance. The guidance would affect all schools in the U.K. and would be enforced for the whole school day. Officials in Britain’s ruling Conservative Party earlier […]
09/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study links BLUE LIGHT from smartphones and tablets to EARLY PUBERTY
A study found that exposure to blue light emitted by cellphones, tablets and smart TVs at a young age can increase children’s risk of early onset puberty and can even damage their fertility in the future. The study also showed how important it is to understand the negative impact of excessive screen time on health, especially among […]
09/06/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Parents and school officials of small Irish town unite to BAN SMARTPHONES for children as old as 13
Parents in the small seaside Irish town of Greystones in County Wicklow, have come together to implement a ban on smartphone usage for their children. All eight primary schools in Greystones, about 15 miles south of Dublin and with a population of 18,000, have joined parents’ associations in adopting the “no-smartphone code.” This voluntary pact […]
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