America NEWSMAX


TIPP Poll


last month how the situation should be addressed. The over- all picture is crystal clear — peo- ple want checks and regulations


to protect children. On setting a nationwide minimum


age requirement for access to social media platforms, there is overwhelm- ing support. Three-fourths (76%) are in favor, only 15% are opposed, and 10% are undecided. Support for such a move cut across demographics of age, income, and political considerations. Three-quarters of those in the


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Most Americans Want Curb on Social Media for Kids


ocial media is a ubiquitous and indispensable part of Americans’ lives. But concerns are growing that it is having a


detrimental effect on the young. There are calls for its access to be


limited. Australia has banned social media for people under 16. A dozen other countries are considering simi-


lar restrictions. In the U.S., the discussion over who


is responsible for controlling and limit- ing access has devolved into a chaotic debate. Parents, schools, tech compa- nies, and the government have failed to find a middle ground. A nationwide Newsmax/TIPP Poll asked about 1,500 Americans


AMERICANS OVERWHELMINGLY BACK PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TEEN SOCIAL MEDIA Q. Should social media companies be required to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 18 to create accounts?


YES NO OVERALL


DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS INDEPENDENT


76% 14% 73% 17% 82% 11% 76% 12% OVERALL


DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS INDEPENDENT


25-44 and 45-64 age brackets support setting a minimum age requirement nationwide. The backing rises to 83% among


seniors but falls to 63% among those ages 18-24. Across income brackets, those in


favor of setting age restrictions for chil- dren garner support over 70%. Mean- while, Republicans are the most in favor of putting such checks in place, with 81% supporting the move; Demo- crats aren’t far behind, with 76% shar- ing the same views, and independents come in at 71%. Regarding the suggestion that


social media companies should be required to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 18 to create accounts, Americans are again clear: 76% support the move, only 14% oppose it, and 10% are unsure.


BROAD MAJORITY BACKS MINIMUM AGE RULES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Q. Do you support or oppose setting a minimum age requirement for access to social media platforms nationwide?


SUPPORT OPPOSE 76% 15% 76% 16% 81% 12% 71% 17% SOURCE: TIPP/Newsmax Poll


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