Kids

"Mom Faces Family Backlash for Prioritizing Kids’ Financial Stability Over Expensive Private School"

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A woman from California shared her distress on social media after a family dispute over her children’s education escalated into a painful argument. The conflict erupted when her mother-in-law pushed for their kids to attend an expensive private school, a demand that exceeded the family’s budget and led to heightened tensions within the household. In a candid post, which has since been taken down, she described the fight: “Last week, we got into a full blown argument. Like screaming, tears, me walking out of the house kind of fight.” Her mother-in-law’s insistence on enrolling the … Read more

U.S. Court Reviews Challenge to Florida’s New Law Restricting Social Media Access for Kids

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Tallahassee, Fla. – A Florida law designed to restrict children’s access to social media platforms is currently under judicial review, sparking a robust debate around children’s safety online and First Amendment rights. During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker examined a request for a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of this new statute which social media industry groups argue could infringe on constitutional rights. The law, which drew significant attention during the 2024 legislative session, aims primarily to protect children from the potential harms of addictive social media platforms. Proponents of the law, … Read more

Tennessee Steps Up: New Law Enhances Parental Control Over Kids’ Social Media Usage to Boost Mental Health

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As the new year approaches, Tennessee is set to implement a groundbreaking law aimed at enhancing the safety and mental well-being of minors on social media. Officially titled the ‘Protecting Children from Social Media Act,’ the legislation is part of a broader movement in various states to shelter young individuals from the potentially harmful effects of unchecked digital content and to empower parents with greater oversight of their children’s online activity. The law, coming into effect on January 1, 2025, mandates that social media companies verify the age of anyone wishing to create a new … Read more

Scranton Sign Controversy Follows Clemency for ‘Kids for Cash’ Judge

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Scranton, Pennsylvania is in the middle of a contentious debate over the proposal to name a street after Mark Ciavarella, a disgraced former Luzerne County judge involved in a shocking judicial scandal. The controversy centers on Ciavarella’s recent clemency, which has revived bitter memories about a case nationally known as “Kids for Cash.” In the “Kids for Cash” scandal, Ciavarella and another judge, Michael Conahan, were accused of receiving millions of dollars in kickbacks from the developers of private juvenile detention centers. In return, they were found to have handed down harsh sentences to children … Read more