“Moral Panic” Over Social Media Just Became Moral Accountability

Brave Parenting · Mar 29, 2026 · 6m

The verdict of the landmark social media addiction/harms trial came back GUILTY. For more than a decade, those who spoke out against social media and its harm to children were accused of “moral panic.” While there was always an urgency to warn others, it was never fear or panic. But the persuasive and personalized design features embedded in social media platforms remain a moral problem in our society. Now, finally, we are starting to see some moral accountability. Articles referenced: What did jury decide in social media case against Meta and Google? Jury Finds Instagram and…