Pediatricians Support the Kids Online Safety Act

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The internet was not designed with kids in mind —and every day, pediatricians see the impacts of social media in their offices. That's why they are making their voices heard.

While this youth mental health crisis has many causes, technology platforms designed to encourage unhealthy patterns of use and expose kids to harm are creating a toxic digital environment. Pediatricians across the country are speaking up for common-sense safeguards to protect kids online.

That’s why they support the Kids Online Safety Act.

Kids are counting on us to ensure that their online environment is safe by default. Legislative reforms like the Kids Online Safety Act can help create a healthier digital ecosystem for young people — and that’s why we’re taking action.

Kids Can't Wait

Pediatricians agree: kids can't wait any longer - it's time to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. Hear from pediatricians and bipartisan elected officials about why the time to act is now.

Pediatricians Agree: It's Time To Act On Kids Online Safety

Hear from Dr Molly O'Shea and Dr Ben Spitalnick about why they agree that it's time to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Learn more about this important legislation that can protect kids online.

Kids Online Safety Act: It's Just Common Sense

Social media wasn't built with kids in mind. Pediatricians across the country believe the Kids Online Safety Act will establish commonsense safeguards to protect children. The American Academy of Pediatrics agrees. Kids can't wait any longer. It's time to pass the Kids Online Safety Act.