Social media can be an entertaining way to spend a little time. Who doesn’t love cute animal videos, photos from beautiful destinations, or checking in with friends? But at what point is it time to take a step break from these social platforms?
From its more modest beginnings of connecting with friends, social media has expanded into corporate advertisements, influencer promotions, news and current events, celebrity goings-on, activism, and much more. It’s become more of a lifestyle than a way to find out where all your old high school buddies ended up.
The New York Times recently reported significant increases in social media use over the last two years by younger and younger age groups. As social media has grown so have the dangers for children and teens. The amount of time they’re spending on social media, the type of content they are interacting with, the way that social media affects their mental health are some of the very real concerns that parents are grappling with.
But how fine of a line is there between harmless fun and unhealthy obsession? Here’s what to look out for if you think your child might be spending a little too much time on their favorite social media.
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