Social media use among teens is increasing year to year. These digital platforms enable adolescents to communicate more, meet new people, build communities, be creative, and express themselves. But surveys and studies suggest that the expanding use of social media places enormous pressure on teens, and that the decline in face-to-face interactions is leading to a range of negative outcomes. As adults we’re observers of this digital culture, but our kids are living it. What do they think? On this episode Marc and David sit down with three high school students who have examined how social media has influenced their lives and their generation. It turns out, we can learn a lot from them.
Like Adolescence, Season One Ends At 25
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Ready Parent One: Learning Fortnite
Different Homes, Different Devices, Different Rules
There's No Delete Button on the Internet
Finstas: The "Real" Instagram Account
Talking About Cyber Hate
The Truth About "Internet Addiction"
Calling Parents About Their Kids’ Online Actions
How Smartphones and Media Influence Kids’ Behavior
Teen Sexting: A Girl's Perspective
Teen Dating in the Digital Age
What Our Kids Post Online Matters, Maybe Forever
Spying or Parenting - Do We Need to Respect Our Kids’ Digital Privacy?
Sandbox v. Xbox: The Role of Digital Play
Teen Sexting – Flipping Out Is Not the Answer
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How to Be a Digital Role Model for Your Kids
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