Child Mind Institute Offers Resources on Monitoring Teen Social Media Behavior
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources on how parents can - or whether they should - monitor their teen’s social media behavior.
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While some might argue that monitoring a teen’s social media behavior is an invasion of privacy, others would say that doing so is necessary amid growing concerns about cyberbullying and the negative effects that social media can have on self-esteem.
The Child Mind Institute’s list of resources includes tips and tools for monitoring one’s child’s social media use. It also provides information on how to know when a child is ready for a social media account and useful strategies to help get them started.
The resources also cover the potential negative effects of social media on teens and methods to shield them from harm. There’s also information on how to recognize the signs if one’s child is being cyberbullied and when to intervene as well as advice on enforcing time limits for social media and video games.
Resources
The Child Mind Institute’s list of resources includes: