Steyer’s Stance (Pro)
He argues the government should do THIS to teen social media access.
Restrict/Limit it
Kelley argues restrictions violate THIS Constitutional right.
First Amendment/Free Speech
Number of people globally using social media as of 2023.
4.9–5 Billion
This state passed a law requiring adults to show ID to use apps
Utah
Steyer wants laws to force apps to change these "engagement" formulas.
Algorithms
Steyer compares social media to THESE two regulated items
Cigarettes and Seat belts
Teens use social media to find THIS when they are in unsafe situations.
Resources and support
A potential mental health risk cited for excessive use.
Anxiety/Depression
Term for using social media impulsively or in risky ways.
Problematic Use
This "dark" design pattern tricks users into sharing more data.
Dark Patterns
Steyer claims social media has THIS effect on teen well-being.
Negative/Harmful
Laws requiring IDs to prove age prevent users from speaking THIS way.
Anonymously
A benefit of social media for teens lacking support offline.
Community/Connection
True or False: Experts agree social media is inherently harmful.
False
This 1998 law protects kids' data but is seen as outdated.
COPPA
Steyer believes platforms should be legally required to be THIS.
Safer for teens
Kelley believes THIS group should decide if kids go online, not the government.
Parents
A reason why "shy" teens might prefer social media.
Less pressure
A major concern for teens involving repeated online harassment.
Cyberbullying
This Supreme Court case (Brown v. EMA) protected violent games for kids.
Video Games
Steyer’s non-profit organization is called THIS.
Common Sense Media
Kelley works for THIS digital rights non-profit group.
EFF/Electronic Frontier Foundation
This "fear" drives many teens to stay online even when stressed.
FOMO
This "Legal Doctrine" allows the state to act as a "parent."
Parens Patriae
This "Mode" would disable notifications/tracking by default.
Default Privacy Mode