Instagram’s new under-18 rules met with skepticism
undefined 24, 2024
Sevey Morton, 16, says Instagram worsened her body image and anxiety after years of exposure to edited photos. Meta's new rules for teen accounts—time limits, content restrictions, and parental controls—are a start, but Morton believes they don't fully address the platform’s harmful effects. Critics argue the changes are politically motivated and insufficient, as Instagram has long been linked to mental health issues, especially in teen girls. Despite this, quitting social media remains difficult for teens.
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