'I Couldn't Protect My Son'.

This article discusses the concerns of parents regarding the negative impact of social media on their children's physical and mental health. Joann Bogard, a mother who tragically lost her son to a viral choking challenge he saw on YouTube, is advocating for legislation to regulate social media. A recent poll found that 50% of parents believe their children's mental health has suffered due to social media, and the U.S. Surgeon General has called for warning labels on social media platforms. Bogard supports efforts to reinvent the Internet with more privacy protections and believes that parents need more control over their children's online experiences. [Extracted from the article]

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