Steve Jobs restricted his kids screen exposure. Many tech CEOs also know that and control their kids exposure. These lawsuits are long overdue. Facebook now Meta is not about following ethics. Z made his fortune and that is what drives him. Stay away from these toxic sites. Parents need not feel guilty about restricting exposure. Finally legal action is being taken to support mental health for young people.

Light on technology, lets get physical. Our kids stayed away from these sites because they had plenty of extra-curricular activities to keep them busy. They lacked the desire. We also didn't buy them cellphones. One of the wisest parental decisions we've ever made. I don't blame Meta. Blaming Meta for technology addiction is like blaming McDonald's for obesity or Budweiser for alcoholism. Parents need to take responsibility for their own mistakes if they couldn't control their kids on technology. No one ever said being a parent is easy. Moderation is key.

I see Jennifer's point, but at least you must make an effort to get to McDonald's. The "smart phone" has become like another appendage to a child's undeveloped anatomy.

My wife and I both kept "smart phones" out of our children's hands until they were in high school. One of my children had something that looked like a phone, and she usually played a game called "Cooking Mama" that was age appropriate and harmless. One day she came to me and asked why her device wanted her fingerprint. I had no answer and was quite concerned. After a little research I determined she had accessed an app that was designed to help her locate a lost device.

No way on earth my ten-year-old was giving a fingerprint to anyone, so I called Apple to express my concerns. I was told that they had "no control" over what apps were offered in their App Store. What? Do Costco or Walmart have no idea what is on the shelves? Does MacDonald's have no idea what is in their food?

Subsequently I wrote (e-mailed) my member of Congress to again express my concerns. The House was amid debating legislation to better protect children online. The message from her office stated that a staff member or the Congresswoman herself would respond within 48 hours. I heard nothing.

What to conclude. Was she overwhelmed with constituent inquires? Did she simply not care? Was she in the back pocket of tech giants? I don't know, but I knew I would never vote for her again.

Bottom line, Meta and others do not give one whit about your child's well-being. Yes, parents must be vigilant as always, but that is not enough to get companies like Meta to care. It takes the weight of the Federal Government and state's Attorneys General just for them to bat an eye. The alternative is a boycott, but that is like trying to get alcoholics to boycott beer.

I, for one hope these lawsuits succeed. It is the only language big tech (like big tobacco) understands when it comes to public health.