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North Carolinas Children Rights at a Crossroads Liberty vs. Government Control
Written by Peter Boykin on March 31, 2025
North Carolina’s Children Rights at a Crossroads: Liberty vs. Government Control
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North Carolina Moves to Ban Kids from Social Media and Phones in Schools – Government Overreach or Necessary Protection?
Lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing a sweeping social media ban for kids and strict cell phone restrictions in schools. But are these laws truly for the well-being of children, or just another case of government overreach? Critics argue that state legislators are ignoring parental rights and local school board authority—just like the federal Department of Education they claim to oppose! Where should the line be drawn between protection and control? Read more now!
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North Carolina’s Children Rights at a Crossroads: Liberty vs. Government Control
North Carolina’s Battle Over Social Media and Cell Phones in Schools Sparks a Larger Question of Government Control
A Tale of Two Freedoms
A small-town mother in North Carolina watches as her teenage son stares blankly at his phone, scrolling through a seemingly endless feed of mindless content. She sighs, thinking back to her own childhood—climbing trees, riding bikes, playing in the woods until the sun set. She wonders: Is this bill a solution, or just another example of government overreach?
Now, lawmakers in North Carolina are on the verge of making decisions that could change the way children engage with the digital world. From banning social media accounts for those under 14 to restricting cell phone use in schools, the state is moving aggressively to regulate children’s access to technology. But in our fight against federal overreach in education, are we now willing to let state government take just as much control?
A CHILD’S LIBERTY OR STATE CONTROL?
Imagine a 14-year-old in colonial America—a young person already working on a farm, learning a trade, or even traveling alone across the colonies. Now, compare that to a modern 14-year-old in North Carolina. Instead of determining their own path, the government increasingly makes those choices for them. Lawmakers argue that restricting social media access and banning cell phones in schools is in children’s best interest. But at what cost? The fundamental question remains: does the Constitution recognize the rights of children, or are they merely subjects of government control until they turn 18?
SOCIAL MEDIA BANS FOR CHILDREN: PROTECTING KIDS OR GOVERNMENT OVERREACH?
HOUSE BILL 301: A THREAT TO PERSONAL FREEDOM?
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing House Bill 301, which could prevent children under 14 from accessing social media entirely. The proposed law would also force social media platforms to delete any existing accounts belonging to minors.
Representative Neal Jackson cites mental health concerns, anxiety, and increased suicide rates as justification. He argues that, much like the restrictions on alcohol and driving, this measure is about “protecting children.”
Representative Jeff Zenger supports the bill, stating, “Parents are bombarded with things they have to watch out for and navigate with their kids. This law will help take some of that burden off their shoulders.”
Under this bill:
Children under 14 would be banned from social media entirely.
Teenagers 14-15 would require parental consent to create accounts.
Social media companies would be responsible for enforcement.
Advocates, like Joseph Blackholm of the NC Values Coalition, argue that social media harms children’s focus, attention spans, and academic performance.
Representative Jackson went so far as to say, “Kids under 14 would be better off hunting rabbits, playing baseball, or catching salamanders in a creek than staring at a screen.”
OPINION: While concern for mental health is valid, does the government have the right to dictate how families navigate social media use? If parents wish to restrict their children’s access, that should be their prerogative—not a state mandate.
Government Control in a Different Form?
This bill raises a fundamental question about liberty. Do children, as American citizens, have rights? The Constitution does not specify that rights are granted only at age 18—historically, young people were expected to take on adult responsibilities much earlier in life.
If a 14-year-old in 1776 could farm, run a business, or fight in a war, why are we now saying a 14-year-old in 2024 can’t make a simple decision about social media with parental guidance? This law assumes that the government—not parents—knows what is best for children.
More importantly, it puts the state in the role of deciding what is safe and what is not—a role that many Republicans and Constitutionalists have fought against at the federal level.
When we fight to abolish the federal Department of Education, we argue that the government should not dictate what happens in schools. But aren’t we guilty of the same government overreach if we allow North Carolina lawmakers to force a one-size-fits-all approach to social media and technology use?
Are we truly advocating for parental rights, or just exchanging federal control for state control?
STATEWIDE CELL PHONE BANS IN SCHOOLS: WHO GETS THE FINAL SAY?
SENATE BILL 55: RESTRICTING PHONES IN CLASSROOMS
A separate bill, Senate Bill 55, aims to ban cell phone use in North Carolina public schools during instructional hours. The bipartisan measure passed the Senate 41-1 and now moves to the House.
The bill defines a “wireless communication device” broadly, including:
Cell phones
Tablets
Laptops
Two-way radios
Gaming devices
Senator Joyce Waddell pushed for amendments allowing students to use phones during non-instructional time, but they were rejected. Her concerns reflect those of many parents who want their children to have access to phones for safety reasons.
Supporters argue:
Cell phones are distractions.
They contribute to cyberbullying.
They reduce students’ ability to focus on education.
Critics argue:
Many students rely on phones for medical needs.
Parents want a way to communicate with their children.
Not all school districts face the same challenges, making a one-size-fits-all approach ineffective.
Wake County surveys show that 81% of families and 88% of educators believe phones negatively impact instructional time. However, 96% of students and 89% of families support phone access in emergencies.
If passed, the law would go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
OPINION: While classroom distractions are a concern, an outright ban may be an overreach. Parents—not the state—should be the ultimate decision-makers in determining how their children engage with technology.
Are We Ignoring Local Control?
This law begs the question: Who should be making these decisions—state lawmakers, school boards, or parents?
For years, Constitutionalists and Conservatives have fought against the federal government dictating education policy through the Department of Education. But are we now willing to let the state do the same thing?
North Carolina has local school boards for a reason. These boards, alongside parents, should have the authority to determine what works best for their communities. A blanket, statewide ban ignores regional differences, local concerns, and individual school needs.
By passing top-down state mandates, are we not guilty of the very same overreach we accuse Washington bureaucrats of?
Parental choice should not just be about fighting the federal government—it should be about fighting all levels of government when they overstep their role.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN PARENTING?
The North Carolina General Assembly is quickly taking on a new role as a parent—making sweeping decisions without input from local school boards or families. This is a dangerous trend that should concern anyone who values parental rights, liberty, and local control.
If we are serious about reducing government interference in our children’s education, we must ask:
Should state lawmakers dictate how schools operate?
Do parents and local school boards have a right to determine what works best for their own children?
Are we trading one form of government control for another?
Laws like these might sound good in theory, but they set a dangerous precedent—one where the state, not families, makes the final call.
THE BROADER QUESTION: DO CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS?
The debate over these bills raises a fundamental constitutional question: at what age do Americans begin to have rights?
During the founding era, young people took on adult responsibilities far earlier than they do today. Many worked full-time, joined the militia, or even signed legal contracts. The idea that a government official, rather than parents, should dictate a child’s access to information would have been unthinkable in the early years of our Constitutional Republic.
By restricting children’s freedoms under the guise of protection, are we raising a generation conditioned to accept government overreach? If we teach children that they have no say in their lives until they turn 18, what kind of citizens will they become?
#GoRight Recap
North Carolina lawmakers are considering major government overreach:
House Bill 301 could ban social media for children under 14 and require parental consent for 14-15-year-olds.
Senate Bill 55 would prohibit cell phones in schools to curb distractions but has faced criticism for being too restrictive.
The core issue: do children have rights, or are they simply under government control until they reach adulthood?
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing House Bill 301, which bans social media for children under 14, and Senate Bill 55, which enforces a statewide cell phone ban in schools. While these laws claim to protect children, they also strip parents, local school boards, and communities of their right to make decisions.
If we’re fighting against federal Department of Education overreach, shouldn’t we be just as critical when state lawmakers bypass local control?
We must stand up for parental rights—not just when it’s convenient, but every time the government oversteps its bounds.
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