Security.org , social media and teenagers are extremely close. However, parents view this development very critically. 89 percent of guardians support laws that require children under 18 to get consent before creating an account.

TikTok and Snap were also criticized

At 98 percent, almost all parents in the USA are convinced that social media platforms are dangerous for users under the age of 18. TikTok and Snapchat are seen as the biggest threats. More than two thirds of parents are also convinced that children under the age of nine should not have access to social media. 91 percent of parents would also support laws that prevent social media from collecting children's personal information. Another 85 percent demand full access to their children's accounts.

The biggest concern among guardians in the United States is children's exposure to age-inappropriate content. Meta recently announced new tools to help parents monitor their teens' activities. This also includes controlling the messenger. This makes it possible to check how much time the children spend there, see their contact list and receive relevant updates and be informed if the children report someone.

Instagram has already sharpened things up

Similar monitoring tools already exist on Instagram. Other features are intended to limit the duration of use. Vivek Murthy, head of the US Public Health Service, has also recently made public his concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health. (End)

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