Statistics of Social Media Addiction for 2026 Social media allows us to connect with friends and loved ones, keep up with worldwide events, and stay entertained. However, many social media platforms have algorithms that draw users in and keep them online for long periods, leading to concerns about addiction. Between 5% and 10% of people...Read More
For years, most Texans have heard of child predator operations taking place to reduce or eliminate that type of behavior. It’s been on television shows, it’s taken place by local police, and there are now people on social media that do this because they hate child predators so much. You would think people would stop...Read More
A recent survey of 1,458 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 found that most of them do not see social media platforms affecting their mental health. The Pew Research Center asked young people about the effects of Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Only a small share — around one in 10 — believes these...Read More
The federal government is “very seriously” considering introducing a social media ban for kids, Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday, days after party members voted in favour of a such a ban at the Liberal party convention. “I respect and acknowledge the work that’s been done and the concern where that policy proposal came from,” Miller told reporters on Parliament Hill. “The grassroots have spoken. We do...Read More
For the second time this week, a school safety bill failed in the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee. “Everyone in this room, everyone across the state agrees that kids need to be safe,” said Rep. Ben Bakeberg, R-Prior Lake. “The testifier that talked about coming, that kids shouldn’t be carrying fear in their backpacks, we...Read More
Taylor Little became so badly addicted to her smartphone that she felt she had lost many of her teenage years. “I was literally trapped by addiction at age 12 and lost my teenage years because of it,” she said. Her addiction was to social media, which led to suicide attempts and prolonged depression. Molly Russell,...Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The 2026 Legislative Session is in its final days and several bills are running out of time to make it over the finish line, including the Paris Hilton Child Safety and Accountability Act. Supporters of the bill say this means for at least another year, kids in 24/7 childcare and youth...Read More
Britain is weighing new limits on children’s access to social media, including a potential ban for those under 16, as concerns grow over online harm. Prince Harry praised Australia’s world-first restrictions, while Meghan said she faced “10 years” of daily online abuse. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is urging tech companies to do more to protect...Read More
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The Bay Area is a place with a rich history of diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance. Each and every one of us has the power to keep that legacy going by passing it on to the young people we love and care for. That’s why ABC7 encourages everyone to “Choose Kindness” Where...Read More
On Wednesday, the House of Commons will passionately debate which form of internet censorship to usher in: a total social media ban for under-16s, or a blank cheque for ministers to impose broad internet controls at a later date. The aim, as it so often is in a nanny state, is admirable: to protect children...Read More
