Statement of Kris Perry, Children and Screens’ Executive Director, on Surgeon General’s Call for Warning Labels

“Dr. Murthy’s courageous call to warn parents and youth about the potential harms posed by social media platforms is a crucial step toward safeguarding the health and well-being of our nation’s children,” said Kris Perry, Executive Director, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. “With his ongoing calls to action, combined with increased bipartisan momentum in Congress and public support for children’s online safety, I am hopeful that social media platforms will have to take steps to protect children online.”