Hot Topic #163:

After the U.S. Surgeon General warned that social media was contributing to kids' anxiety and depression, some states are taking steps to limit distractions and social media use at school, just in time to welcome kids back into the classroom.
What do you think: Should schools ban cell phones and social media during the school day?
  • Yes, it's good for the kids
  • No, kids need to be able to contact their parents at all times
  • No, kids need to learn to manage their own use of phones
Meta (the company that owns Facebook and Instagram) was recently held accountable in a big lawsuit for making social media addictive and harmful to teens. 
If you were in charge of our country, what rules would you make to protect children and teenagers from social media addiction?

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