In US First, Utah Kids Are Banned From Social Media Unless Their Parents Consent
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Photo caption: Utah is the first US state to impose such strict regulations on the social media usage of children and teens. Photo credit: Olha Zarytska / Shutterstock.com. Article by Maddy Chapman. IFLScience – March 24, 2023.
Utah children and teens will require parental consent before joining social media platforms, a new law has ruled, making the state the first in the nation to pass such legislation. Under 18s will need permission to use apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and will face an overnight curfew, unless this is adjusted by their parents. […]
