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