US Reform Push Grows to Restrict Kids' Social Media Use

A campaign for stronger online safety measures for children in the United States is gaining momentum, fueled by recent jury verdicts against major tech giants like Meta and Google. This movement is accompanied by a renewed push for legislation in Congress, as advocates point out that the U.S. currently lags behind other nations in implementing social media restrictions for younger users.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]}

The push for reform is heavily driven by parents who turned to advocacy after experiencing personal tragedies. Among these advocates are Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, who share a deep bond forged on June 23, 2020. Both women describe that specific date as the worst day of each of their lives, leading them to fight for safer online spaces.^{[1][2][4][5][6][7][8][10]}