Saving Minds
September 13, 2022
Despite all the damage it has done to society, particularly to young people, it’s surprisingly tricky to argue for restrictions on social media. It’s not that the problem is too subtle or abstract, but social media has become so ubiquitous and vast that it’s difficult to even frame the problem in a way that allows for practical solutions. Nearly everyone uses social media, and it has virtually become a necessity to function in the modern world.
The Institute for Family Studies recently issued a set of five legislative proposals that would limit kids’ access to social media and adult websites. The proposals are modest, but clear: age verification, parental oversight for all online contracts, full parental access to minors’ social media accounts, a curfew for social usage, and a legal path for users to hold social media companies accountable.
