'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
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"It will save a few arguments at home, but it doesn't go far enough."
— Elizabeth Cardner , Other
"They're trying to limit the drug, but they're not controlling the drug."
— Andria Rose , Other
Key People
A mother of two teens living near Boston, Massachusetts, expressing skepticism about Meta's changes.
A mother of two girls in Houston, Texas, concerned about social media's impact on children.
Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook.
A 14-year-old who discusses the effects of social media restrictions.
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As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
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