Lansing must create internet guardrails for kids

I’m the mother of a teenager, and like so many Michigan families, my husband and I have watched social media consume more and more of our kids’ lives. This isn’t just distraction, it’s real harm. Kids are targeted, exploited, and pushed toward self-harm by the very apps they use daily. Big Tech knows it but keeps profiting off our children. Three-quarters of Michiganders agree: the government must act to protect kids online.

Lansing needs to pass strong guardrails — limits on overnight notifications, protections from predatory algorithms, and accountability when platforms ignore warning signs. Other states are stepping up; Michigan can’t lag behind. Some leaders are talking, but families need more than talk. Every month of inaction costs l

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