As fear around children’s social media use rises , how can we navigate parenting in the digital age and ensure our kids are healthily connected to the world around them? Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Amid proposals to ban teenagers under 16 from social media and calls to better educate them about being safe online , how can you tell if your child’s social media use is already a problem? And what steps can you take to help if there is an issue? It is easy to get hooked These platforms are designed in a way that releases dopamine (the “feel-good” hormone) for users. This can make it especially difficult for adolescents to resist.
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