Social media is very open all day, every day. It doesn’t matter what teens are doing, the unparalleled access to the neighborhood, school, state, country and international news is overwhelming – in a good way. It is vital to teach the teens of today that they must equip themselves with...
How does social media affect teenagers? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the social media effects on teens, there are significant pros and cons to take into account. On the plus side, platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagra...
Healthy social media use can give teens valuable opportunities for socialization, learning, and support that can be beneficial for all aspects of their lives. The key is to incorporate these platforms thoughtfully, so that teens can learn to use social media in a healthy way. Are there be...
“Adults have always been concerned about how the latest technology will harm children,” said Amanda Purington, director of evaluation and research for ACT for Youth in the BCTR and a doctoral candidate in Cornell’s Social Media Lab. “This goes back to radio programs, comic books, novels...
Social media can have a negative side however, its a confidence-booster for most teens. Social Media can cause many people to think its bad but it can actually be better than you think, according to “Social Media isn’t Bad For All Kids”, “‘I think as damaging as as social media...
Mental health issues among teens have been rising for more than a decade, and some experts wonder how much social media use is to blame. If you're a parent questioning if—and how—you should monitor the way your teenager uses social media, you're not al
Social media rules for teens To ensure their safety, it is important that parents set and enforce social media rules for their tweens. Before allowing kids to set up social media accounts, parents should set limits and boundaries, as well as consequences if these are not followed. In some pa...
The technical aspect of social media has allowed teens to broaden those technical skills and advance the way they use technology and socially interact through these networks. Being able to effectively use technology allows adolescents to do extensive research for school and educate themselves on other...
YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are the most popular platforms among teens. Gaming is also very popular, such as Minecraft and Fortnite. Teens often text each other, or talk “in person” using FaceTime. Pros and Cons of social media Teens have mixed feelings about how their phones and ...
According to Pew Research Center, they show that 71% of teens use more than once social media; I think this is a big number because with all of the social media accounts, teens will be less sociable with the “real world” relationships. The most difficult challenge for the youth who ...