Guidance on Social Media Use for Teens

The American Psychological Association has issued recommended guidelines for parents and educators concerning use of social media by teens entitled “American Psychological Association Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence,” it offers ten recommendations. Example: Adolescents’ social media use should be preceded by training in social media literacy to ensure that users have developed psychologically informed competencies and skills that will maximize the chances for balanced, safe, and meaningful social media use. The APA recommends education and training to help prevent toxic effects of social media use. They equate the idea of educating teens in the use of social media with educating teens before they can drive a car.

 

7/6/2023