The US lags behind other countries in protecting children from social media harm, but the push for reforms is growing. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
On June 23, 2026, a Social Media Victims Remembrance Day memorial was held on Capitol Hill in Washington. Parents who lost children due to social media demanded legislative changes.
Kristin Bride, mother of 16-year-old Carson Bride, who died by suicide after being cyberbullied on an anonymous app on Snapchat, was joined by Amy Neville, mother of 14-year-old Alexander Neville, who died from fentanyl poisoning after being deceived by a drug dealer on Snapchat. Carrie Baeten remembered her 18-year-old son Jack McDonough. Aaron Neville, father of Alexander, wiped tears from his eyes. Brittney Bird remembered her 15-year-old son Bradyn Bohn, comforted by her husband Luke and daughter Aurora.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., spoke at the event, urging social media companies to protect children. The US still lacks comprehensive legislation to protect children from social media harm, but the reform movement is gaining momentum.