Will there be a 'social media curfew' for children - and what could it mean for parents?
- California Assembly Bill 56 proposes placing black-box warnings on social media platforms regarding risks to children and teens.
- Concerns about social media's psychological impact and links to rising youth mental health issues drive the legislative push.
- The bill requires warnings daily upon login and every hour after three hours of continuous use.
- Attorney General Rob Bonta states companies show "unwillingness to tackle the mental health crisis" for profit.
- Supported by health groups, the proposed law heads to a second hearing today, April 29.
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California Bill Would Require Warnings on Social Media Sites to Protect Users
A proposed state law to put black-box warnings on social media in California is headed for a second hearing April 29. Assembly Bill 56, authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Attorney General Rob Bonta, easily passed the Assembly’s Privacy and Consumer Protection committee April 22. The measure would require social media sites to warn users about the risks of social media for kids and teens. “Social media companies have dem…
Free event aims to help families rethink screen time - Grand Rapids Magazine
In an age where technology is woven into the fabric of daily life, parents are facing an increasing challenge when it comes to managing their children’s screen time. A recent study reveals that one in four 8-year-olds already owns a cellphone, and by high school, over 95% of teens are online “almost constantly.” As smartphones, social media, and digital entertainment dominate young lives, how can parents foster resilience, independence, and heal…
Adrian Delia Calls For Law To Limit Children’s Access To Social Media
Nationalist MP Adrian Delia has called for legislation to restrict children’s access to social media, warning that the damage caused by excessive screen time from a young age is “incalculable.” Speaking to Lovin Malta, Delia explained how his concerns stemmed from a personal experience a few months ago. “I took my two-year-old son to a restaurant that didn’t have Wi-Fi and he threw a tantrum the likes of which I had never seen before. After that…
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