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Virginia’s Social Media Law Puts Parents Back in the Picture — But Raises Hard Questions for Families
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December 26, 2025
Virginia’s new parental-control law, effective January 1, 2026, limits social media use for children under 16 unless parents opt out. While many parents support it as a way to regain authority over kids' online activities, concerns about its…