Keeping Young People Safe Online
Lawmakers have long debated how to keep young people safe online, with Texas legislators considering a law to restrict social media use by minors.
A recent study found that 60% of teens ages 13 to 15 who used Instagram encountered unsafe content or unwanted messages, including some from suspected adults trying to initiate romantic conversations.
Some of [the messages were] from people they suspect were adults, some of them trying to initiate romantic conversations with them.
According to tech expert Omar Gallaga, this issue highlights the need for parental consent and strict regulations on social media platforms.
Author's summary: Keeping young people safe online is a pressing issue.
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