Social media is addictive and exposes kids to an array of distractions and vices. I just don't see how it helps them. Smartphones and social media are tricky to navigate, but I don't regret my stance.

Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban.

But as tumultuous as the past two years have been for social media companies, 2025 is shaping up to be even more consequential—and unpredictable, said Jeff Carpenter, an education professor at ...

New York’s Legislature passed a bill on Friday that would ban social media platforms from using "addictive" recommendation algorithms for child users. It’s expected that Gov. Kathy Hochul will ...

Newsday spoke with three national mental health experts to break down the latest research on teens and social media, and to get their tips for parents who want their kids to cut back on screen time.