Florida Bans Kids Under 14 From Having Social Media Accounts. Here's What's Going On

“Social media harms children in a variety of ways,” DeSantis said in a statement Monday.

“HB 3 gives parents a greater ability to protect their children.”

Meanwhile, US lawmakers have also wrestled with concerns about social media’s impact on national security.

At the time, DeSantis said hewanted to have parents involved.