Parents decry Instagram-for-kids plan from Facebook

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. — One more social media platform could come to the fingertips of even younger users. Now, parents and grandparents want Facebook’s CEO to hear their perspectives about the potential new social media network for younger kids. The company is considering launching an Instagram for children under 13 years old. That doesn’t sit well for 44 attorneys general, the Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) and some parents. What You Need To Know Facebook wants to launch an Instagram network specifically for users younger than 13 At least 44 attorneys general have banded together against it  Parents are now sharing their perspectives, some concerned it will prioritize social media in children’s lives even more than it already is  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said the proposed network would give parents more tools to monitor kids’ use Parent Aubrie Dulamge has some strict rules against social media use for her 12-year-old daughter. She keeps careful track of her daughter’s phone use.  “She really has no access to social media,” Dulamge explained. “We have a certain number of hours for electronics for the day and then they’re shut off and they have to interact with people.” Dulmage doesn’t want an even newer…
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