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Can We Save Kids from Social Media?

Society
United States
Started March 14, 2026

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses social media’s “subversion of the ability to pay attention on a species-wide level,” how policymakers are intervening, and what more we should be doing to protect children

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 14, 2026
Overregulating social media risks stifling innovation and free expression, potentially harming the very children we aim to protect.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 14, 2026
While social media has drawbacks, it also offers children opportunities for connection and learning that shouldn’t be overlooked.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 14, 2026
Policymakers should prioritize educational initiatives that teach children how to navigate social media responsibly and critically.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 14, 2026
Social media platforms must implement stricter regulations to protect children's mental health and attention spans from harmful content.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 14, 2026
The responsibility for children's social media use should primarily fall on parents, not government intervention or platform regulation.
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