What Parents Should Know About the TikTok Ban.

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Some parents might be relieved to know that a potential ban of TikTok within the United States has been passed by elected officials. But is a total ban of TikTok actually legal—and what effect, if any, would this new law have on teens? We unpack the legal argument for a TikTok ban and the surprising reason it might not be a solution to the mental health crisis teens are facing.

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Intro 00:00
Why is TikTok in danger of being banned? 1:24
Doesn't the First Amendment protect TikTok? 3:22
Wouldn't a TikTok ban help teens with their mental health? 5:24
A Christian's response 6:25

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1. Do you think a TikTok ban would be a good thing or bad thing?
2. What are some things you know influence you?

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Teen culture updates translated for parents (weekly):

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