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Families Unite Against Social Media's Dangers to Kids

2/19/2026

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Maureen Molach, co-founder of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, is part of a coalition of families affected by online harms pursuing similar lawsuits.
Molach lost her son, David, to suicide in 2016.
In an interview with Ali Rogin, Molach discussed the risks social media poses to children.
Molach is not a plaintiff in the ongoing trial.

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Story summary

Maureen Molach, co-founder of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, is part of a coalition of families affected by online harms pursuing similar lawsuits.
Molach lost her son, David, to suicide in 2016.
In an interview with Ali Rogin, Molach discussed the risks social media poses to children.
Molach is not a plaintiff in the ongoing trial.