Big Chat Small Talk Podcast with Louise Anderson and Vernie Bennett22 Syys 2024

013 Social Media and Our Children

How does social media impact our kids? On a TV show, the U.S. surgeon general commented that 95% of teens ages 13 to 17 are using social media. Additionally, in recent months, Common Sense Media also found that 8% of 16-year-olds have their own smartphone.

Although there are a lot of positives associated with connecting with friends online, there are also some very real dangers. With smartphones and social media here to stay, do parents need to be more vigilant?

What we Cover:

-What stranger danger means in the context of social media

-The issues with having mobile phones such as lack of exercise and disturbed sleep

-Dealing with cyberbullying, grooming and unrealistic ideas about physical appearance

-Social media restriction as a means to build character in children

-How to implement a “digital diet” and build a better relationship with social media

-The distinction between state censorship and state regulation of social media

-4 useful tips for parents seeking a healthier relationship with technology in their families

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