Facebook has put a halt to plans to create Instagram for kids ages 10 to 12. The decision came after the project received criticism from parents, lawmakers, and the US Senate.
Instagram is an online social network platform owned by Facebook. Users exchange photos and short videos. The company was purchased for $1 billion in 2012. But it is now worth almost $102 billion.
What prompted Facebook's decision?
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Instagram is mentally toxic for teens. Research says this is especially so for teen girls. Even Facebook's studies revealed that 18% of users feel suicidal after using Instagram. Another of its documented report said some teens end up feeling bad about their bodies. Such feelings lead to high levels of depression and anxiety in te...
