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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe.Growing awareness of the dangers social m...
Key takeaway Laying out a list of her concerns about the use of social media by kids, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen — a doctor by training — said that children under 3 should have no exposure to screens at all.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , parents and educators are likely watching the European Union's discussions on social media age restrictions with interest, as the issue of protecting children from online harm is a pressing concern in local communities. The proposal to limit access to social media for children under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe may resonate with local families who are struggling to balance the benefits of technology with the potential risks to their children's well-being. As the EU considers phased and gradual access to social media for different age ranges, Piney Point Village residents may be wondering what similar measures could be taken in the US to address the issue of child safety online. The influence of the EU's Digital Safety Act on tech companies like Meta may also have implications for how social media platforms are designed and regulated in the US, potentially affecting how children in Piney Point Village interact with these platforms.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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