Another senator pushes to ban minors’ access to some platforms.
State Sen. Tanya Storer (R-NE) recently introduced a bill that would require social media websites to verify age before allowing Nebraskans to create a profile. Those younger than 18 would need parental consent. The idea is to protect children’s mental health, an ongoing issue that many studies suggest is exacerbated or partly caused by social media. But is government intervention the answer here?
The Pitfalls of Social Media Regulations
Other states have already enacted similar laws. Florida now requires 14- and 15-year-olds to have parental consent to use social media and has banned kids under 14 from using certain platforms. Parental consent is needed for all minors in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Ohio would have required kids under 16 to get a…
