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Old 01-27-2024, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparty6971 View Post
Not something I can agree with. It would be impossible to enforce fairly, should be the choice of parents/guardians, etc., we don't need "mommy and daddy" government committee deciding which web site is okay or not okay. On last night's news, our governor wisely said he understands the desire of some to do such a thing, but he went on to say he couldn't see how it could be don't fairly or correctly any better than parents should/could do. I put this idea in a knee-jerk idea category of a solution in search of a real problem.
I’m all for waiting until age 16. Are you aware of the bullying and traumatic effect social media has had for many children? Suicides have occurred due to this bullying.

Allowing kids to be children is important and removing this huge obstacle would be applauded.