Online Rules Are Changing for US Children—Here's What to Know
Summary
Some U.S. states are changing rules about how children use the internet, and Congress is considering a federal law to better verify ages online. This effort aims to protect children from harmful content and social media addiction by requiring more reliable age checks and parental controls.Key Facts
- States are updating rules to control children's internet and social media use.
- Federal lawmakers are reviewing the SCREEN Act, which demands strong age verification on adult websites.
- Current systems mostly rely on users saying their age, which can be inaccurate.
- New laws would limit features that keep children addicted and protect their privacy.
- Research shows children who get smartphones before age 13 face higher risks of mental health problems.
- Early social media use links to issues like suicidal thoughts, aggression, and poor emotional health.
- The SCREEN Act wants to ban simple age declarations and enforce data limits on websites.
- The Federal Trade Commission would oversee enforcing these new rules.
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