In this episode, we discuss how COPPA deems 13-year-olds to be “internet adults” and the implications of this 1998 policy on parenting. We highlight recent research that shows a frighteningly large percentage of kids under 13 who are regularly using social media apps as well as recent TikTok-challenge deaths in kids under 13.
Articles referred to in the show:
https://mottpoll.org/reports/sharing-too-soon-children-and-social-media-apps
https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/7/23199058/tiktok-lawsuits-blackout-challenge-children-death
COPPA 2.0 basics: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/featured-content/files/coppa_2.0_one_pager_2021.pdf
COPPA 2.0 in depth: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/2010-childrens-online-privacy-protection-act-rule-review-547597-00052%C2%A0/547597-00052-54901.pdf
Scripture referenced:
John 8:44
1 Corinthians 11:14
2 Corinthians 4