Health Viewpoints
In reviewing the ongoing debate surrounding social media legislation for teens, it’s clear that we aren’t taking child development and the associated harms of teen social media use seriously enough.
Response to ‘Benefits and Harms of Proposed Social Media Legislation’
The issue extends beyond legislation; it’s about recognizing the impact of these technologies on children.
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Melanie Hempe
Author
Melanie Hempe, BSN, is the founder of ScreenStrong, an organization that empowers parents to keep the benefits of screen media for kids while empowering parents to delay screens that can be toxic—like video games and smartphones. The ScreenStrong solution promotes a strong parenting style that proactively replaces harmful screen use with healthy activities, life skill development, and family connection.
