Social Media Settlement for Teens | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A landmark settlement aims to shield teens from the addictive grip of social media, imposing strict limits: two hours daily, no access between midnight and 6 AM, and silenced notifications during school hours. Likes on posts by minors will also be hidden. Driven by parents, experts, and researchers like Jonathan Haidt, this move responds to teens spending nearly five hours a day online—time stolen from sleep, real-world connections, and healthy development. While court approval is pending, it marks a pivotal moment in the fight to restore young people’s attention and mental well-being…