Here's How Virginia’s New Social Media Limits Could Change Teen Screen Time In 2026
Starting the new year won’t just mean new calendars in Virginia. It will also mean new limits on how long teens can scroll.
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, social media users under 16 in Virginia will be limited to one hour per day, per platform, unless a parent or guardian gives verified consent for more time, under a new state law aimed at protecting minors online.
The change applies to major platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, and is part of Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act, which places new responsibilities on companies that operate social media s…
6-Year-Old From Fairfield County Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple
While a real-estate broker in Fairfield County was working from home, in the next room, her 6-year-old son racked up over $16,000 in just a month, buying in-app purchases from the Sonic Forces mobile game on her iPad.
Now, according to a report from the New York Post, 41-year-old Wilton resident Jessica Johnson blames Apple, feeling that their devices should have pre-set settings to prevent unauthorized users from making in-app purchases without providing verification.
Instead, as she was reportedly told by Apple representatives, parents must change their settings to block their…
