Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents


US regulators say Facebook misled parents and failed to protect the privacy of children using its Messenger Kids app. — AP Photo/Jenny Kane

When it comes to social media, families are seeking help.

With ever-changing algorithms pushing content at children, parents are seeing their kids' mental health suffer, even as platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide connections with friends. Some are questioning whether kids should be on social media at all, and if so, starting at what age.

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