Tips to Keep Your Teens Safe on Social Media

Tips to Keep , Your Teens Safe , on Social Media.

Reports about the detrimental effects of social media on teens and children have circulated widely for some time.

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At the same time, .

... social media has become an intrinsic part of the Gen Z social world.

As a parent of a child or teen who is or wants to be active on social media.

... you may be wondering how you can help to keep your loved ones safe as they incorporate the technology into their lives.

Experts say there are some commonsensical strategies adults can deploy for their children.

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Starting kids off slow is one strategy.

For instance, you might initially introduce your child to texting and increase their exposure to other technology incrementally.

Some parents may choose to monitor their child's online activity via the numerous surveillance apps that are available.

However, other strategies exist such as setting online time limits for your child.

Social media platforms are designed to be addictive.

It’s not just an individual problem, it’s a group problem, Dr. Jean M.

Twenge, San Diego State University, via 'The New York Times'.

Once on social media, experts say it matters who kids follow and which accounts they are exposed to.

This is about surrounding yourself with positive influences, Laura Tierney, The Social Institute CEO, via 'The New York Times'.

You want to be around accounts that help you become the best version of yourself, Laura Tierney, The Social Institute CEO, via 'The New York Times'