Legislation to Protect Minors from Social Media Addiction

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to protect minors from the addictive influence of social media, requiring parental consent for minors aged 14 and 15 to create accounts and mandating age verification for sites with harmful content. The bill aims to address the dangers of predators targeting children online.

Key Points

  • Focuses on protecting minors from the addictive influence of social media
  • Aims to prevent predators from targeting children online
  • Highlights the role of social media in child trafficking and exposure to harmful content

Pros

  • Addresses concerns over minors' exposure to harmful content on social media
  • Requires parental consent for minors to create accounts on social media platforms
  • Mandates age verification for sites with harmful content

Cons

  • Potential challenges in enforcing the legislation
  • Possible limitations on minors' access to information and communication