| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 5, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 5, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/05/should-social-media-be-regulated-kids-illinois-lawmakers-seek-restrictions-amid-debate |
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For the decades we’ve been using social media, there’s been a debate over how
youth should be able to access it.
On one hand, addictive feeds keep kids scrolling endlessly and can harm mental
health. On the other hand, social media can give young people spaces for
expression that aren’t available i...