Greece on Wednesday became the latest country to seek a ban on kids using social media. The prime minister cited rising anxiety and sleep problems as reasons for the under-15 ban. Australia became the first to restrict children and most teens from using social media; France, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Spain have since pursued similar measures....Read More

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A new Massachusetts bill aims to curb the disruptive influence of social media and cell phones on the state’s youth.Boston Today The Massachusetts House of Representatives is planning to pass a bill on April 8 that would ban social media use for children under 14 in the...Read More

CHICAGO (WLS) — More than 100 kids and teens got real world exposure to active shooter, kidnapping and bullying scenarios at Centerpoint Logistics Center in Franklin Park, near O’Hare Airport. Lifetough Kids Boxing Club hosted its semi-annual child safety seminar Sunday morning. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch First responders, military...Read More

The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 129-25 Wednesday night to pass legislation that would ban all kids under age 14 from using social media in the state. The ban would impact all kids under age 14. Kids ages 14 and 15 would need parental consent to use social media. The bill also calls for a...Read More

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday night to keep cell phones out of schools and children off social media.The bill, which passed 129-25, prohibits anyone under the age of 14 from social media and requires parental consent for teens ages 14 and 15.Restrictions will be lifted at the age of 16.House leaders...Read More

SACRAMENTO — Julianna Arnold wasn’t alarmed when her teen daughter first joined Instagram. Many people her age were using it. And her daughter Coco had a social life and other hobbies, like track and gymnastics, to balance out her time online. “It was music and dancing videos and it seemed innocent,” said Arnold, who resides in Los...Read More

The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed legislation that top Democrats said would create one of the country’s most restrictive policies on youth social media use. The bill, approved on a 129-25 vote, has two main components. It would put new rules in place around how minors access social media, requiring platforms to prohibit kids under...Read More

BOSTON — The state House of Representatives has approved legislation to ban social media use for children under age 14 and set tough statewide restrictions on cell phones in public schools. The Democratic-led proposal, which passed 129-25 Wednesday on a largely party line vote, would require Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms to block...Read More

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) – Wednesday marked Indiana Child Safety Call-In Day, an effort designed to mobilize community voices in support of meaningful child safety legislation. Participants were provided with guidance, talking points, and resources to engage directly with lawmakers and decision-makers to make the case for children. Advocates called legislators and other elected officials to...Read More

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Police in Round Rock arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a child sexual assault investigation involving multiple victims. Police say 52-year-old Rodney Vaughan Rhynes of Round Rock was taken into custody and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact. Rhynes...Read More