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New Jersey weighs restrictions on minor social media use

By Christian Wade / The Center Square contributor
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New Jersey weighs restrictions on minor social media use

(The Center Square) — New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make the state the latest to require children signing up for social media websites and apps to get their parents’ consent.

The proposal would require parental consent before users 18 and younger could sign up for sites like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. It would also ban instant messaging between children and adults. 

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