"It's like arguing over the age kids can use a community swimming pool-but not bothering to teach them how to swim."
"Legislation that emphasizes compliance over competence may resonate with legitimate parental fears, but it doesn't make kids any safer."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed laws requiring age verification and parental consent for app downloads for under-18 users, with further regulations under consideration to limit social media access for minors. While aimed at protecting youth from online dangers, critics argue these laws fail to equip children with necessary digital navigation skills. Simply enforcing age restrictions ignores the reality that kids will engage online regardless. Emphasis is needed on teaching digital literacy rather than solely on compliance, helping kids build competencies for safer online interactions.
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