Peninsula School District Suing TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat on Behalf of Students

A Bay Area school district is now suing three of the world’s most popular social networks.

The San Mateo County Board of Education filed a lawsuit Wednesday, claiming TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat are hazardous to the health of their young students.

Students like Savannah Arreola said they use social media for good things, like staying in touch with friends.

“I get to see what they’re doing, and kind of feel like I’m a part of their life that way,” she said. 

But they also admit that scrolling can get addictive.

“I definitely track my screen time, and it’s pretty appalling,” said another student.

The San Mateo School District is

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