Social Media & Child Safety
How implementing new laws for social media can increase the protection and safety of minors.
Since its rise to popularity in the early 2000s, social media has
evolved into various platforms that cater to users of all ages and
generations over the years. Many users of social media include those
under the age of 18 ("Minors") and due to the lack of laws implemented
to regulate the ever so rapid growth of social media since its birth,
the safety of minors has continued to be a growing issue of concern as
our learning and understanding of social media continues to adapt and
expand. One of the biggest safety concerns includes the increase of
minors being subjected to exploitation through various platforms in just
the last couple of decades. In fact, it has been found that the main
group responsible behind these exploitations is none other than the
child's very own parents themselves.
YouTube: "Are Parents Exploiting Their Kids on Social Media?""