ICYMI: Parents Thank States And Meta For Supporting Youth Mental Health And Call On Other Companies To Adopt Similar Measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, the states and Meta reached a landmark agreement to advance new safeguards to support youth mental health and wellbeing. Enhanced age assurance measures, screen time limits, and other tools designed to empower parents are important solutions within a broader, comprehensive approach to addressing the youth wellbeing challenge. Read what parents from across the country had to say about the agreement, including their calls on other companies to make similar commitments.

What Parents Are Saying

Doris H., North Carolina: “States and Meta are coming together to provide additional protections for young people and tools for their parents. I just wish that more companies would be willing to do the right thing … I do believe this is a win for families and kids … More companies should make the same kind of commitments.” (X, 8/27/26)

Sandy V., Michigan: “I definitely am glad to hear that Meta is going to make changes … The other social media, you know, plays a part, which I totally agree with, but I’m hopeful. Thank you for being a part.” (X, 8/28/26)

Eric S., Virginia: Responds to the landmark agreement between the states and Meta, recognizing that each young person is unique, saying, “No child is the same … Understanding the child as an individual, that is a parent’s responsibility … It probably is in their best interest to have a better understanding of how technology works.” (X, 8/28/26)

Sheila M., Illinois: Applauds the agreement for empowering parents, saying, “It helps the parents stick to what they think is right … This way, you are backing us up.” (X, 8/28/26)

Brian M., New Jersey: “I think this is incredibly important, and I support it.” (X, 8/31/26)

Don D., Minnesota: “Meta was the first organization to take the step to do something …  Parents, communities and corporations all need to get involved to help.” (X, 8/31/26)

Ayesha A., California: “These protections will protect our youth.” (X, 8/31/26)

Rosalind A., Nebraska: “I am in agreement that states and Meta are coming together to provide additional protections for young people and tools for parents. I do think that more companies should join and make the same commitments as well.” (X, 9/1/26)

Karen T., Arizona: “I believe that children need that protection and their families need help.” (X, 9/2/26)

Christa S, Texas: “I do believe it’s good for the states and Meta to come up with different tools to protect young people.” (X, 9/2/26)

Jessie T., Mississippi: “I absolutely believe the same way that we all have to come together as one people to figure out what we can do as parents.” (X, 9/3/26)

Watch what parents are saying here.

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