Benefits
In terms of communication, why is social media beneficial?
You're able to communicate to friends and family from anywhere in the world.
What is a potential risk of spending more than 3 hours on social media?
Higher risks of mental health problems.
What percentage of teens in the US use social media?
97%
DAILY DOUBLE
Which social media app is safe and secure for sharing personal information?
NONE!
How often should a parent regulate their child's social media accounts?
1 time a week, at least regularly.
How can social media have a POSITIVE impact on teens?
Positive and uplifting comments boost the teens mood and confidence.
High levels of social media use can result in...
depression and anxiety
12-15 year olds who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media are more likely to have...
mental health problems
What is a major consequence of too much social media use in teens? (name 1)
bullying, unrealistic point of view, mental health issues, sleeping problems
What is something that a parent can do if they think there child is showing signs/symptoms of anxiety or depression that could be related to social media use?
Talk to their child's health care provider.
What are some benefits of teens having social media?
It allows teens to create their own identity, communicate with others, be exposed to current events, and interact across the world.
Social Media can expose teens to...
bullying, rumor spreading, peer pressure, and unrealistic views of others.
BONUS
What percentage of Students at this school are not on social media?
23%
What is a risk of teens on social media?
A teens photos, texts, and comments can be harmful to them in the future and people may bully, harass, or blackmail those contents that the teen posts.
BONUS
Do your parents have any type of monitoring in place over your devices and use of social media? ie. time restrictions, approved apps, monitoring posts, centralized charging?
Please share....
Do you think you need more or less monitoring?
Teens are able to connect across _____ because of social media.
countries
Why is social media bad for teens?
The social media is distracting, it disturbs their sleep, opens them to bulling, rumor spreading, unrealistic views, and peer pressure.
How many teens in a 2016 study reported sleeping issues due to social media?
450
Teens have access to people who share similar ideas as them which can reduce ______.
depression
What can parents do to help there teens with social media usage? (5 responses)
- Set reasonable limits
- Monitor accounts
- Explain what's okay and what's not
- Encourage face-to-face interactions with friends
- Talk about social media
DAILY DOUBLE
State one reason you feel social media is positive. (Use a detail that was NOT discussed in the text).
?
Worse sleep in teens is caused by what factors?
Emotional investment in social media (upset when you are prevented from logging on). phone to much
What age range is most prone to mental health issues due to social media use?
13-15 year olds
What can some teens think when they see another friends social media account?
They may think that their friend is living a better, happier life than them.
Why is it important for parents to check their teens social media accounts?