Impact of Tiktok on Mental Health of American Children
Impact of Tiktok on Mental Health of American Children: 7 States Formed Investigation Teams, Considering Parental Control; There will also be an age limit to open some features
The use of social media platform Tiktok in America has started affecting the mental health of American youth. To investigate this, the Attorney General has formed an investigation team in seven US states of California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey and Vermont. These teams will decide the age for using Tiktok. Also tools will be made for parents. The control of which will be with the parents.
Tiktok may be banned in America
With this move of the US government, it seems that Tiktok may be banned in the coming times. The State Attorney General’s team will now also investigate the impact of Tiktok on the mental health of children. During this, whether the consumer protection law is being violated by the Tiktok company for its operation, it will also be investigated.
The impact on mental health will be investigated
Indeed, US President Joe Biden instructed to determine the accountability of technology platforms for the use of children. He asked the Parliament to make strict rules. A budget of $5 million has been earmarked for the White House to investigate the impact of social media on mental health by fiscal year 2023. Attorney General William Tong said that one cannot be careless about the dangers posed by Tiktok. Some of the moves of Tiktok are harming children.
The effect of Facebook-Insta on children will also be investigated
After the investigation of Tiktok, the platforms that follow the social media multispace, Facebook, Instagram will also be investigated. If needed, it will be banned for children below the age of 13 or asked to make a separate version for them.
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