Fresh research from the Pew Research Center reveals alarming statistics about teenage social media habits, showing that roughly 70% of young people between the ages of 13 and 17 are active on TikTok. Even more concerning, approximately 20% of American teenagers report using the platform continuously throughout their day.
Child safety experts are sounding the alarm about these usage patterns, raising serious concerns about TikTok’s content moderation practices. These advocates claim the platform fails to adequately prevent content that inappropriately sexualizes young users and potentially exposes them to predators and trafficking risks.
The growing concerns have prompted multiple state governments to launch formal investigations into TikTok’s practices and the potential dangers the platform may pose to minors.
