The feeling and responsibility of keeping your child safe in every manner is every parent's dream and ultimate goal. You won't let your kid go to that club, or anywhere that's not safe or appropriate for them; a similar update is heard to be out.
Hold tight to your likes because a fresh law might rock the world of Georgia's tech-savvy youth. Senate Republicans are pushing for legislation requiring children to jump through hoops (with parental permission) before entering the wonderful world of social media. If this trend continues, joining a social site might seem like applying for a high-security government clearance!
Consider this: before your wannabe Instagrammer can even consider uploading selfies or sharing memes, they'll require parental approval. In all its legislative splendor, Georgia may soon follow in the footsteps of states such as Arkansas, Texas, and Utah, which have already made parental approval a VIP pass to the internet playground.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Sen. Jason Anavitarte of Dallas are working together to create this possibly game-changing legislation. What is their mission? To reclaim control for parents struggling to keep up with their tech-savvy children.
"We're here to empower parents," Anavitarte asserted emphatically. "Some parents might be as tech-savvy as a potato, and that's okay!"
Taking a page from Louisiana's book, Georgia may soon have a shiny new regulation stating that children under 18 are not permitted to use social media without permission from their parents. However, the parental pressure may extend to other online spheres as well. Imagine your child needing permission to explore online recipe forums or pet-lover communities. It's a digital twist on the old "Mother, may I?" game.
Anavitarte even praised the IT titans. He's had a run-in with Meta Platforms, the geniuses behind Facebook and Instagram. Who knows, they'll work together on this digital adventure - but don't hold your breath.
The inspiration for this concept comes from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who warned about the dangers of social media for young minds. He urged tech corporations, parents, and legislators to get together to control the digital beast before it causes devastation.
Surprisingly, internet businesses already have a "no children under the age of 13" policy in place, but let's face it: kids are like little Houdinis regarding online obstacles. Pew Research Center says nearly every teen is hopping onto the social media bandwagon, with some glued to their screens like magnets.
However, this new era of parental permission is not without opponents. Some are concerned it would result in a digital walled garden, with knowledge hidden away like a top-secret recipe. Others are concerned about a future where your government-issued ID becomes your ticket to the internet party.
The jury's still out on whether this grand experiment will change the game or add a few extra layers of red tape. Will Georgia's young guns require permission from their parents to join the virtual circus? We'll have to wait and watch if this legislative rollercoaster gathers enough traction to become digital law.
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Hold tight to your likes because a fresh law might rock the world of Georgia's tech-savvy youth. Senate Republicans are pushing for legislation requiring children to jump through hoops (with parental permission) before entering the wonderful world of social media. If this trend continues, joining a social site might seem like applying for a high-security government clearance!
Consider this: before your wannabe Instagrammer can even consider uploading selfies or sharing memes, they'll require parental approval. In all its legislative splendor, Georgia may soon follow in the footsteps of states such as Arkansas, Texas, and Utah, which have already made parental approval a VIP pass to the internet playground.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Sen. Jason Anavitarte of Dallas are working together to create this possibly game-changing legislation. What is their mission? To reclaim control for parents struggling to keep up with their tech-savvy children.
"We're here to empower parents," Anavitarte asserted emphatically. "Some parents might be as tech-savvy as a potato, and that's okay!"
Taking a page from Louisiana's book, Georgia may soon have a shiny new regulation stating that children under 18 are not permitted to use social media without permission from their parents. However, the parental pressure may extend to other online spheres as well. Imagine your child needing permission to explore online recipe forums or pet-lover communities. It's a digital twist on the old "Mother, may I?" game.
Anavitarte even praised the IT titans. He's had a run-in with Meta Platforms, the geniuses behind Facebook and Instagram. Who knows, they'll work together on this digital adventure - but don't hold your breath.
The inspiration for this concept comes from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who warned about the dangers of social media for young minds. He urged tech corporations, parents, and legislators to get together to control the digital beast before it causes devastation.
Surprisingly, internet businesses already have a "no children under the age of 13" policy in place, but let's face it: kids are like little Houdinis regarding online obstacles. Pew Research Center says nearly every teen is hopping onto the social media bandwagon, with some glued to their screens like magnets.
However, this new era of parental permission is not without opponents. Some are concerned it would result in a digital walled garden, with knowledge hidden away like a top-secret recipe. Others are concerned about a future where your government-issued ID becomes your ticket to the internet party.
The jury's still out on whether this grand experiment will change the game or add a few extra layers of red tape. Will Georgia's young guns require permission from their parents to join the virtual circus? We'll have to wait and watch if this legislative rollercoaster gathers enough traction to become digital law.
Read next: WhatsApp's New Tricks: Screen-Sharing Shenanigans and Passkey Power
