On Monday, Florida GOP Governor DeSantis signed legislation to get minors off of social media.
Politico reported on the legislation yesterday, saying:
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday aimed at kicking minors off social media, putting the final stamp on a top Florida Republican priority that is widely expected to face legal challenges from the tech industry.
Under the new law, many platforms are prohibited from allowing children younger than 14 to have an account. State leaders contend that accessing social media is harmful to their development and mental health.
This is correct. It is. Social media has harmed children, has harmed minors. It has made them less likely to engage in the kinds of activities that make childhood awesome, like going outside, touching grass, actually having and hanging out with friends, studying, and doing homework. Screens suck children in, and…
