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Chantrelle Wai‘alae

Chantrelle Wai‘alae is a mother of three with children ages 15, 11 and 2. She enjoys paddling, traveling, and going to the beach with them. Wai‘alae is a family law attorney and community advocate.
A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi’s Keiki Safer

A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi’s Keiki Safer

While the intent is understandable, the bill could produce unintended consequences for those it seeks to protect.

Helping Parents Protect Our Hawaiʻi Keiki Online Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Helping Parents Protect Our Hawaiʻi Keiki Online

Senate Bill 1542 would provide parents with tools to block unsuitable apps and obtain parental consent before minors can download.