Put SC families first in the digital age with parental app controls

By: Randy Page

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Every time a child in South Carolina opens their phone or tablet, they gain access to millions of applications available for download.

Parents across the Palmetto State work hard to instill strong values in their children, but the reality is that not every app available at their fingertips reflects those same standards.

A 2024 study conducted by the Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action confirmed what many parents already fear.

After reviewing 800 …

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