Scottsdale Unified School District considers suing social media companies – ABC15 Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Some school districts are taking matters into their own hands, claiming that social media companies are hurting students’ mental health.The Scottsdale Unified School District is now one of a few in the Valley considering suing Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram. They’re also considering suing Snapchat, Twitter, and other social media companies.Scottsdale mom Karen Stokes says it is a good idea for the district to join the lawsuit. She says she limits phone use for her own son.“Take it down. Let kids be kids, seriously. There’s too much. It’s too much at one time, even us as adults, checking everything,” she said.Mesa Public Schools joined that fight just a few months ago.“As a public school district, we definitely want to ensure our children’s well-being and mental state of mind is improving every day,” said MPS board member Kiana Sears in a board meeting in January.While social media can help many connect to people, it can also be damaging. The American Academy of Pediatrics says teens who spend more time on social media report high symptoms of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.Katey McPherson, a certified mental health professional and digital wellness advocate, says there’s a fine line between just
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