A new Meta settlement with a Kentucky school district shows how big the conversation around social media, children, mental health, and onli…

A new Meta settlement with a Kentucky school district shows how big the conversation around social media, children, mental health, and online safety has become in the United States. This is no longer only a debate about apps, screen time, or algorithms. It is also about schools, families, attention, loneliness, and the cost of growing up inside digital platforms. The future of social media may depend on a simple question: Can online spaces help people connect without making everyday life feel he