Should Social Media Be Regulated for Kids? Illinois Lawmakers Seek Restrictions Amid Debate

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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...