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A lot of these issues seem difficult to regulate but one that seems more realistic is usage by minors.

What if social media platforms required all minors to have their account associated with a parent account? The parent could monitor activity, institute time limits, etc.



Minors don't use FB much anyway. It's more tik-tok now. And of course no minor would use an app monitored by her parents, she will immediately switch to another app.


Sorry, should have clarified: I was suggesting that if the government decides to regulate it should apply to all social media platforms, not just FB. Updated the original comment.


Unless you're also requiring IDs for age verification, then that just means that the kids will lie.




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