Please, Please Like Me! Social Media Poses Unique Danger to Kids, Experts Say

Facebook’s plans for an Instagram for kids under 13 reignites concerns about social media and children.

By Avery Hurt
Aug 23, 2021 7:15 PMAug 23, 2021 7:18 PM
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In March, Buzzfeed reported that Facebook is designing a version of Instagram for kids under age 13.

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