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Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] nationwide social media ban for kids, teens::“//There’s very few checks
and balances, so this is an area we need to look at,” Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said.
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Studies show social media leads to an elevated risk of depression and suicide as
Stewart noted, “nearly a third of our young people age 14-24 have considered
suicide and have discussed how they would commit suicide with a friend.”
Stewart’s proposal would only apply to new accounts. Additionally, social media
platforms would be required to verify a new users age and would be legally liable
if they don’t.
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Stewart says parents want their kids off social media, but worry they will be
socially isolated and ostracized if they are the only ones. That’s why he says the
ban needs to be nationwide.
Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Cr
Califorina Democratic Congressman Lou Correa is open to the idea.
“There’s very few checks and balances, so this is an area we need to look at,”
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said.
https://www.news10.com/news/republican-congressman-calls-for-nationwide-
social-media-ban-for-kids-teens/
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