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The clock is ticking as the fate of Florida's social media bill may be decided on Friday.
It aims to ban those 15 and under from using social media out of safety and mental health concerns from lawmakers. However, the state's House speaker said he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are now looking into alternatives to the bill after DeSantis raised legal concerns.
"I'm always on my phone," teenager Kenneth Killebrew said.
The posts, pictures and plays never end. The apps are here to stay.
However, he and other teens and parents believe it's no excuse for the government to get involved. Killebrew's mother echoes her son's sentiments about the potential ban.
Parents like Emalee Gabriel said she recognizes the concerns regarding heavy social media use including addiction to it. However, she believes parents and teenagers should be able to make decisions on the matter.
"I don't love a ban," Gabriel said. "I don't like government having a hand. I don't think that's up to them."
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