Parents who lost children to social media harms lead growing U.S. push for online safety reform
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Barbara Ortutay
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This article covers the growing movement of U.S. parents who lost children to social media-related harms, including suicide and exploitation, and their push for stronger online safety regulations. It highlights the stories of mothers like Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, who bonded over the shared tragedy of losing their teen sons on the same day. The piece notes recent legal victories against tech giants like Meta and Google, and a renewed push in Congress for child safety legislation, though the U.S. lags behind countries like Australia and Indonesia that have enacted social media bans for children.
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· 3 pulledAmy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her 'soulmate.' But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.
When the two mothers met, early in their advocacy work to protect other kids, Bride said she had felt 'totally alone.'
Parents who turned to advocacy after their children died from social media-related harms say it feels like the tide is turning.
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