Democratic group calls for U.S. social media ban for kids under 16
A Democratic policy group says nearly one in three American children shows signs of social media addiction by the end of middle school and is urging a nationwide ban on platform use for those under 16, citing impacts on families and state health systems.
A Democratic policy group is urging a national ban on social media use for children under 16, citing research that nearly one in three American children shows signs of social media addiction by the end of middle school. The group says the trend is affecting families and state health systems and is proposing policy changes in response.