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Blake, Wm. Be Calm, My Child, object 4. 1791.

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One mom is suing TikTok, alleging that the app negatively impacted her 12-year-old daughter. Brittany Edwards’ daughter, referred to as Amber, used to be active in dance and sports but became withdrawn and constantly engaged with TikTok.

Amber’s behavior drastically changed after downloading TikTok at age 11, despite the app’s policy to prevent those under 13 from signing up. She began to spend most of her time on her phone, becoming insular and less interested in previous activities.

Edwards noticed disturbing content on Amber’s TikTok, including inappropriate language and references to suicide, drugs, and sex. This led to a one incident where Amber posted suicidal thoughts.

Around 5,000 parents have joined Edwards in legal action against TikTok, seeking compensation for mental health issues they claim are caused by the app.