"So the group of kids with the most mental health issues are benefiting from the thing the surgeon general just said (and anyone with common sense knew) is bad for youth mental health?," writes Craig. "These social media circles create bubbles, and what feels like a beneficial community ...
This Thriveworks blog answers the question, "Is social media good or bad for teens?" by looking at the pros and cons of platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The case for and against social media Is social medi a harmful to teenagers? E36_ Social medi a sites have been blamed for most of the world's social problems from feeling disconnected and lonely to having difficulty forming meaningful relationships. Yet, many of us feel a need to use socia...
60 kids of Moorambilla Voices sing about The Brewarrina Fishtraps | Moorambilla Voices In this moving and beautiful performance, 60 children from Moorambilla Voices perform the song “Guya”. These children aged 8 to 11 travelled 10 hours by bus to perform at... Talk The power and potent...
Social media is a great way to connect with people who you may not see all the time. It’s also great for making friends. Social media helps you build connections with kids who have the same interests. It is a quick way for people to get to know each other, even if they’re living...
Ways Social Media Making Kids Grow Up Too Fast While helpful educational tools and people are producing interesting content that can benefit people of all ages, misinformation and dangerous content will inevitably abound in that same space. According to an All About Cookies survey,50% out of 1,...
6 Tips for Using Social Networks Safely Whether you touch base on social media periodically or use it every day, it’s important to practice safe online habits and protect yourself from hackers and spammers. Below are several tips to better protect yourself, your kids and your devices. 1. ...
"Social media therapy" is trending on TikTok, with the hashtag "mental health" having been searched more than 67 billion times. Samantha Fridley said, "Originally it was more I was just looking for, like, mental health advocacy."
Kumar said children who use YouTube Kids often migrate to the main YouTube platform, which is a boon for the company and concerning for parents. “A lot of children, either by choice or by accident, migrate onto the broader YouTube platform,” she said. “Just because you have a platfor...
Australia’s parliament just passeda groundbreaking lawthat bans kids under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, marking a significant shift in how the government is addressing the online safety of young people. The legislation passed with bipartisan support, although i...