The Brief
- The New York City Council is debating a bill that would limit minors’ social media access to exactly one hour per day.
- Statistics show much higher rates of anxiety and depression among teen social media users.
- Lawmakers are struggling with how to actually enforce the daily time limit.
NEW YORK CITY – A new proposal at City Hall is sparking a major conversation about youth screen time, mental health, and government regulation.
What we know:
New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors’ social media usage to just one hour per day in an effort to address growing concerns over a youth mental health crisis.…