Parents who lost children to online harms protest outside of Meta’s NYC office

techcrunch.comPublished: 4/24/2025

Summary

Parents of children harmed by online abuse are calling for accountability from Meta after the company refused to support a bill protecting kids online. A vigil at Meta’s office featured many affected families, including those dealing with sexting and cyberbullying, who expressed frustration in feeling ignored when seeking help. Despite platform changes like Teen Accounts on Instagram, parents demand stricter actions against harmful content and more safeguards for young users.