Children and Social Media

Like most things, there are both positive and negative effects of social media; and it's up to each individual to decide whether or not they are going to participate. That being said, what about kids? I think few people would argue that adults shouldn't be able to use social media, but should kids use social media? Unfortunately, I don't think there's an easy answer. Social media provides the opportunity for both good and bad.While it can be used as a creative outlet and platform to socialize with one's friends and peers, it can also be used as a bullhorn to tease and corrupt. No parent should sleep on social media and underestimate its power over younger children. It's important for a mom or dad to understand the temptations and troubles of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It offers physical danger in the form of malicious users who may seek to trick and hurt you kids as well as emotional trauma in the form bullying and trolling. Despite these concerns and possible negative effects, there are still plenty of positive effects of social media, too. Kids can socialize and communicate with their friends and families anywhere; and they can also use it as a creative outlet for their projects and works. Ultimately, it's up to each parent to decide what's appropriate for their kid. Do the pros outweigh the cons? Are the cons to much of a risk? There are no easy answers.