NBC News’ Joshua Johnson is joined by one family suing Instagram’s parent company Meta, claiming the app fueled “addictive behaviors” in their preteen daughter including an eating disorder and thoughts of suicide. A spokesperson for Instagram has declined to comment on the lawsuit, in the past, leaders have publicly downplayed any negative effects on teenagers.
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I am lost for words!! what has the society come to? Everyone is refusing to take responsibility and is looking to blame others.
Facebook Meta came out with the product and your child abuses how is his Facebook‘s problem?
Your case makes absolutely no sense and I hope you get sued back by Facebook.
Perhaps you should be better parents and raise your kids better rather than looking to blame others. it’s not Facebook‘s fault that you did not know how to properly raise your kids
Maybe she should have played sports
Take the phone at night
Pathetic parents
hahahahahahahahahahaahaha
It's like suing the ice cream company because your kid is obese.
…and parents are delusional! Go and call on the name of the Lord! This is crazy that parents are blaming social media…it's the children's choice…they are smarter than the parents…at 11 YEARs you lied to get an account on Instagram! Blame the devil instead…maybe they should sue the devil…it's called demon possession! Oh, did I mention, go sue all doctors, teachers, social workers, pastors, priests…and grandmothers who keep warning! Now they will sue Tic Toc, sue all Instagram followers too…even the News Media! Amen
What a silly lawsuit
Bruh, take the freaking phone and computer away smh!
Ahh yes because if fb shows me a McDonald’s add i gotta go get some every-time i see an add for McDonald’s and when i get obese ill just sue them
There’s no way they’re serious
Soo I guess all alcoholics should blame and sue the makers. Everything should be done in moderation if you abuse it……then that's on you.
The first wrong step was giving an 11 yrs old a phone. They can find anything and everything. She then proceeded to make an ig without her parents knowing so u gonna blame ig then?
How did she signed up at 11 so she lied about her age?
This is so typically American lol. Rather sue someone else than take accountability for your mistakes.
Instagram pushes you the stuff that YOU choose to look at it you don’t just randomly see that stuff 💀
Seems more like a failed job of parenting. You leave the internet to raise your kids and are surprised by the result? How about we take responsibility for our own faults. You can’t go around trying to blame the world for your issues you’ve created.
It’s like suing Coca Cola cause you became diabetic tf or suing a gym because it didn’t work for you 😂😂
Um just delete the app from your phone
Oh? “On social media at a very young age without her parents consent.” Nice..🤦♂️
People file frivolous Lawsuits way too much. If they win this lawsuit they’re going to start a whole war and everyone’s gonna start suing Meta.
This is the stupidest lawsuit ever!
Even adults will get addicted to social media, so why isn’t it possible for a child (who is very influenced at that age) can get addicted. We put so much power in these devices and social media platforms. Those who are only blaming the parents, she could have used the computer at school too or anywhere outside, or a friend’s device. A child or teenager (or adult) will find a way when addiction is involved. So there’s that.
Does it affect they/them, or only girls? 🙃
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Useless narcissism…
Geez, lazy people parenting. It's someone else's fault.
it's easy… turn the phone off and toss in the trash
Really lady, this is bull💩 you mf's never want to be held accountable for the BS you put down.The fked up part is these two POS parents will probably be awarded something by a POS judge. ridiculous
If these algorithms can make hordes of self-sufficient grown adults believe a dead politician's dead son will come back to life to endorse a certain other politician … It can certainly mess with the minds of children in a very pernicious way.
Wait blame IG way to go mom….wouldn't be a responsible parent much more effective?
You cant fix stupid. Where did they find the attorney?! Most attorneys wouldnt take a bllsht case.
Brother. Be a parent. It is not an easy job. Don't allow access to what is harmful. We are not in a popularity contest. Parenting is hard. Man up! The spirit at work in this world has always, and will always do everything that it can to destroy. It will get worse which means that we have to be vigilant and strong.
Sue yourself for being a $hitty mother, some people shouldn't have children.
She went behind your back. That’s on the Parent. This young girl is dishonest. That is her fault.
This is just bad parenting
GOOD! Social media sites should be sued to the max with their intentions on the world. Zuckerdick just wants everyone to never socialize and stay home and hide behind a computer. Pathetic!
I'm suing Bic lighter I'm addicted to cigarettes and then I might sue the tobacco companies or the company that recycles cardboard to make the cigarette packs
I'm speechless
Enjoy your 5 minutes Of fame There is such a thing as over protection . Typical stay-at-home mom Who is too problematic to get a job Trying to take a juggernaut company ( Bravo Karen ) It is good to be strict but you need to let your childhood develop If not you're gonna have a 40 year living in your house for the rest of your life or worse . Children understand That their parents already lived their life You can't be their shadow always That's how you develop emotional disorders Everything with moderation
Yes, blame everyone else but the parents.
This isn't something that some random stranger gave the child for free without the parents knowledge.
This is a piece of equipment that the parent went out and bought for their child. If that parent failed to do their due diligence on the pros and cons of the device and choose NOT to set guidelines for said device, and then making sure the guidelines were being followed, that's on them, the parents.
This is clearly a parent who chose the easy way out of parenting. Give the child a device so they could be shoved in some random corners and not be heard.
It can't be more harmful than modern school.
These parents are so stupid they don't know how they ended up with children. "Instagram can help," bring us even more money.
This is the same argument liberal geniuses use against 🔫 companies when there product is misused
If you abuse a product why do you blame the maker? Our sick society needs to learn what Jesus said, we reap what we sow…..