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A Policymaker’s View: Senator Jon Husted

Protecting children online requires more than individual household rules. Families, technology companies, schools, and lawmakers all have a role in creating expectations that put children’s well-being first.

July 4, 2026 · 8-part video series

A shared responsibility

Senator Jon Husted draws on both family experience and public service to explain why awareness at home must be matched by safer products and stronger public policy.

The goal is not perfect monitoring. It is sustained parental involvement, clear expectations, and a digital environment that does not place the entire burden on families.

What children are navigating

Harmful and age-inappropriate content
Online predators, grooming, and sextortion
Cyberbullying and social pressure
Recommendation systems that can amplify risky content

Where action can begin

Keep conversations about technology ongoing.
Set clear expectations and revisit privacy settings together.
Protect time for family, friends, movement, hobbies, and sleep.
Expect meaningful safety features and age-appropriate protections from technology companies.

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