Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are proud parents. They also understand their position in the public eye gives them power to create positive change. One of the issues they are advocating for is stricter safety regulations on social media companies to help protect children from sexual predators and mental health issues. They are ecstatic the US Senate took action in January 2024 by holding important hearings about the matter.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a statement expressing their happiness about this on the Archewell Foundation website. They also acknowledged the many parents who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. We all have to come together to make the world a safer place for children.
Their statement started out by giving some background information. “Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a bi-partisan hearing on online child safety in front of a packed room including dozens of parents whose children have suffered or died due to online harms,” it began. “The Archewell Foundation has been working with many of these families to provide a support network for parents dealing with grief or who have children managing serious mental health conditions as a result of their exposure to harmful online content.”
Meghan and Harry are so proud of the parents who are working to make necessary change. “We applaud the bravery and determination of the thousands of parents around the country whose advocacy resulted in this hearing,” they gushed.
Meghan and Harry know these parents want nothing more than to protect their children and they need help in doing so. “The best parenting in the world cannot keep children safe from these platforms,” they continued. “As one of the fathers shared with us: ‘If love could have saved them, all of our children would still be here.’”
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Meghan and Harry know they will face this issue with their own kids someday. They want action now. “This is an issue that transcends division and party lines,” they urged. “This is not the time to pass the buck of responsibility.”
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