Laura Edelson
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“some kind of independent way to verify what platforms are doing, and whether they're actually following through on these commitments,”
Laura Edelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Edelson said a research foundation could help teens if it provides an independent way to verify platforms' actions.
“research has been pointing to as to what would be helpful,”
Laura Edelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Edelson commented on the daily time limits mandated by the settlement as part of a package of helpful features.
“the thing that I see as really missing here,”
Laura Edelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Edelson noted that the upcoming features do not include the ability to disable infinite scroll.
“Parents should talk to their kids regularly about their social media usage and help their kids understand what they are getting out of social media and how it makes them feel.”
Laura Edelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Edelson recommended that parents talk to their kids regularly about social media usage and its effects.
“The right approach to social media is different for every kid, and will change over time as kids go through developmental stages and social environments,”
Laura Edelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Edelson advised that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for parents helping kids with social media.