Separate teen accounts for those under 18 are part of an effort to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
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In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors
The FTC says the app NGL aggressively marketed itself to youngsters and exaggerated its power to prevent bullying.
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New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids
A bill would let parents block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm.
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Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Nearly all U.S. teens (95%) have access to a smartphone, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job
Maine’s Department of Labor says Maine’s tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.
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Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds
CDC researchers said schools could be a lifeline as students struggle, pointing to studies showing better mental health outcomes for students who felt connected to their schools.
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Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
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Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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December teen events at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The public library has announced its teen events for December. Maine Job Corps — For teens and new adults (ages 16-24). This program helps provide teens who are interested in learning skills to lead to success in the job market. The program is free. Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps at […]
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Christmas Teens Choir will perform at teen benefit concert
The Christmas for Teens benefit concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Mark Eastman Auditorium in Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris. This year’s theme, “A Cartoon Christmas,” is sure to bring Christmas joy to all ages. Featuring local performers in the areas of music, dance and drama, this […]