Social Media

How Should We Handle Social Media?

Social media is addicting for teens. Families argue about it daily, causing tension in the home.

A report by Common Sense Media found that 50 percent of teens "feel addicted" to mobile devices, and 59 percent of their parents agree that their kids are addicted. 

As a parent, you can have a healthy conversation about social media with your child. These resources can help.

One large U.S. study found that teens who spent greater amounts of time on smartphones were more likely to experience mental health problems. Ultimately, teens who spent the least amount of time on social media were happiest.  

Data "Wise"

Purposeful Conversation

A recent study found that youth who engaged in “light media use” overall had higher well-being compared to those who used no digital media, but once media use reached one hour or more per day, well-being steadily declined. 

Having a conversation with your teen about boundaries for social media can help you both understand your child and help them understand the why behind the limits.

Books on Screen Time

Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World by Jonathan McKee

Reset Your Child's Brain by Victoria Dunckley, MD

Stronger Together

Did you know? There’s a whole movement of parents waiting to give their kids cell phones until they are developmentally ready.

Join other SFC parents as we commit to Wait until 8th.

Take the Pledge

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

-Philippians 4:8

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