‘That would be a better solution’: Who should control teens’ Meta, TikTok use? Health expert weighs in

Parents around the world are concerned about their children’s use of social media. But is there any way to control it?

Alongside the looming TikTok ban in the U.S., Australia passed legislation in November that bans children under 16 from using social media or creating new accounts.

Recent polls have shed light on just how much social media is intertwined with our lives, specifically for those ages 13-19. A Gallup poll showed that 51% of U.S. teenagers spend at least four hours on social media platforms each day.