The American Psychological Association issued a new health advisory saying social media usage does not necessarily hurt or help children, a finding expected to be reviewed closely by federal lawmakers looking to overhaul prominent tech platforms’ interaction with youth.
Federal lawmakers have worked with the APA while crafting legislation to crack down on Big Tech companies over their products’ alleged harm to children, and the APA’s new determination suggests social media usage’s effect on youth is a mixed bag contingent on individual circumstances.
Congress is considering several proposals to upend children’s interaction with tech platforms, including banning kids from using social media over concerns that its features addict young people and may enable digital danger. APA chief science officer Mitch Prinstein testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in February and said youths’ use of social media may be a problem.
In the new APA’s advisory published in May, the association recommends “parental monitoring,” including moms and dads instructing their children about social media usage. The APA said preliminary research suggests parents talking to their children and setting boundaries lead to good outcomes for children.
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