Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?
Current age verification tools for social media are ineffective, requiring honest user input, leading to proposals for enforceable age limits lacking solid methods.
Mississippi sides with Big Tech reducing online protection for kids
Judge blocked Mississippi law requiring age verification for social media, citing violation of First Amendment rights.
California cracks down on social media platforms sending addictive feeds to kids
California law prohibits addictive social media feeds for children without parental consent, effective in 2027, amid growing concerns over social media's impact on youth.
States are addressing social media's impact on children's well-being through legislation aimed at limiting access and providing parental controls.
Ohio blocked from implementing law restricting children's use of Instagram, TikTok
A federal judge has blocked Ohio's law that requires parental consent for children under 16 to use social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The judge agreed with NetChoice that the law violated minors' free speech rights under the First Amendment.
This ruling is part of a larger debate about how to protect young people online from the potential dangers of social media.
Mom Tells Other Parents Not To Post School Holiday Performances
Posting recordings of children's performances online raises privacy concerns that many parents feel strongly about.
Social media giants Meta, X and Google sue Ohio over law requiring parents' consent to open account
Social media trade group sues Ohio over law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to open accounts.
Trade group argues that law violates free speech and is overbroad and vague.
Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?
Current age verification tools for social media are ineffective, requiring honest user input, leading to proposals for enforceable age limits lacking solid methods.
Mississippi sides with Big Tech reducing online protection for kids
Judge blocked Mississippi law requiring age verification for social media, citing violation of First Amendment rights.
California cracks down on social media platforms sending addictive feeds to kids
California law prohibits addictive social media feeds for children without parental consent, effective in 2027, amid growing concerns over social media's impact on youth.
States are addressing social media's impact on children's well-being through legislation aimed at limiting access and providing parental controls.
Ohio blocked from implementing law restricting children's use of Instagram, TikTok
A federal judge has blocked Ohio's law that requires parental consent for children under 16 to use social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The judge agreed with NetChoice that the law violated minors' free speech rights under the First Amendment.
This ruling is part of a larger debate about how to protect young people online from the potential dangers of social media.
Mom Tells Other Parents Not To Post School Holiday Performances
Posting recordings of children's performances online raises privacy concerns that many parents feel strongly about.
Social media giants Meta, X and Google sue Ohio over law requiring parents' consent to open account
Social media trade group sues Ohio over law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to open accounts.
Trade group argues that law violates free speech and is overbroad and vague.
Donald Trump's entire education policy is apparently stopping schools from transitioning kids - LGBTQ Nation
Trump makes unfounded claims about schools performing surgeries on children, emphasizing a perceived threat of transitioning kids without parental consent.
Black historians, Holocaust survivors: Miami schools seek parent consent for more events
Historian Marvin Dunn faced restrictions on discussing Black history in a Florida classroom due to a state law requiring parental consent for certain activities.
The Parental Rights in Education law in Florida seeks to give parents greater control over their children's education and requires consent for activities including guest speakers and events.
Donald Trump's entire education policy is apparently stopping schools from transitioning kids - LGBTQ Nation
Trump makes unfounded claims about schools performing surgeries on children, emphasizing a perceived threat of transitioning kids without parental consent.
Black historians, Holocaust survivors: Miami schools seek parent consent for more events
Historian Marvin Dunn faced restrictions on discussing Black history in a Florida classroom due to a state law requiring parental consent for certain activities.
The Parental Rights in Education law in Florida seeks to give parents greater control over their children's education and requires consent for activities including guest speakers and events.
Donald Trump continues to repeat outrageous lie about schools making kids trans
Trump's claims about schools forcing gender transitions on children are unfounded and unsupported by any evidence.
Donald Trump lies about schools operating on trans kids at rally - LGBTQ Nation
Trump falsely claimed schools perform gender-affirming surgeries on students without parental knowledge, sparking controversy and confusion among parents.
Donald Trump continues to repeat outrageous lie about schools making kids trans
Trump's claims about schools forcing gender transitions on children are unfounded and unsupported by any evidence.
Donald Trump lies about schools operating on trans kids at rally - LGBTQ Nation
Trump falsely claimed schools perform gender-affirming surgeries on students without parental knowledge, sparking controversy and confusion among parents.
Op-Ed | Why we must pass the Safe for Kids Act | amNewYork
The SAFE for Kids Act aims to enhance online safety for children in vulnerable families, emphasizing the need for parental consent on app downloads.
Trump campaign seeks felony charges for youth gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent - LGBTQ Nation
Trump's campaign proposes making gender-affirming surgeries for minors a felony without parental consent, highlighting a controversial stance in 2024 elections.
DOJ sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
The Justice Department sued TikTok for allegedly violating children's online privacy law, including not obtaining parental consent and not deleting accounts of children under 13.
Day-care workers charged with lacing children's food with melatonin
Day-care workers in New Hampshire allegedly gave children melatonin without parents' consent.
California Proposes Law to Allow Arizona Doctors to Perform Abortions Amid Ban | KQED
Conservative states limiting abortion rights while others protect them.
DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14
Florida bans children under 14 from social media accounts
New law requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds on social media platforms
How the anti-vaccine movement pits parental rights against public health
Foster parents in Tennessee face obstacles in getting routine childhood vaccinations for children in their care
Tennessee's law requiring direct consent for routine childhood vaccinations from birth parents creates hurdles for caregivers and raises concerns about children's health and community well-being.
Utah Is About to Roll Over on Kids' Online Safety
The Social Media Regulation Act aimed to protect kids online but is facing rollback in Utah due to pressure from tech companies.
The replacement bills in Utah weaken parental consent requirements and control measures for kids' online safety.
School under fire for requiring parents to sign permission slips for Black History Month events
Parents are required to sign permission slips for students to participate in Black History Month events at a school in Miami.
The school board is implementing a new state rule under Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights that requires parental consent for school-sponsored events.
In Florida, New School Laws Have an Unintended Consequence: Bureaucracy
Recent laws and regulations in Florida around parental consent have created a bureaucracy, making it more difficult to provide services to students who need them.
School staff are spending a significant amount of time obtaining permission from parents who may not respond due to their busy schedules or language barriers.
California preschool teacher fired after applying mood-calming patches to students without consent
Parents in South El Monte, California discovered that a teacher at a day care facility used mood-calming stickers on preschoolers without their consent.
Parents are demanding teacher accountability and child safety, and are concerned about potential adverse effects on their children.
California expands insurance access for teens seeking therapy on their own
Teens with Medi-Cal coverage in California can now seek therapy without parental approval
Parents of Medi-Cal-covered teens opposed the extension of this right for their children
Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing
California passed a law banning the outing of LGBTQ+ students without consent, facing a lawsuit from Chino Valley Unified School District and parents.