California parents could soon sue for social media addiction

KSBW ^ | May 24, 2022

[nickcarraway]

California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday.

The bill defines “addiction” as kids under 18 who are both harmed - either physically, mentally, emotionally, developmentally or materially - and who want to stop or reduce how much time they spend on social media but they can't because they are preoccupied or obsessed with it.

Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.

[Yo-Yo]

Hi, i’m Yo-Yo, and I am a FReepaholic.

[usurper]

Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.

So what's the down side?

[dware]

That’s it. Give up more parental responsibility to the gubmint. I have a very simple app on our kid’s phones that limits time not only on the phone, but also for individual apps. Take responsibility for your kids, America. Quit turning it over to government.