'Social media are forms of communication (such a websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online to share information, ideas, personal messages, videos and other content' (Merriam Webster, 2023).
Is social media a blessing for teens, a curse for parents or perhaps a bit of both? We explore how social media affects teenage mental health and other key aspects of this ongoing dilemma.
Social media, when used in a responsible and age-appropriate way, can help children learn, think critically and build the skills they need for the future.