Keeping Young People Safe Online
Lawmakers have long debated how to keep young people safe online, with Texas legislators considering a law to restrict social media use by minors.
A recent study found that 60% of teens aged 13-15 who used Instagram encountered unsafe content or unwanted messages, including some from suspected adults trying to initiate romantic conversations.
Some of [the messages were] from people they suspect were adults, some of them trying to initiate romantic conversations with them
- 60% of teens aged 13-15 encountered unsafe content or unwanted messages on Instagram
- Existing laws, such as the Scope Act, require parental consent for minors to create social media accounts
Author's summary: Online safety for young people remains a concern.