Many people believe that social media is brainwashing teenagers in our generation. Social media has lead to many deaths by doing challenges, to be "cool". Most teens see somebody do something cool, and then want to do it for themselves. For example, the tide pod challenge. The human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. So should their be restrictions on social media, because our brains are not ready to make decisions yet?
Currently, 12 states have passed bills making kids get parental consent before opening an account. Other states, have hand picked certain times when minors, (under the age of 18) can access social media. Many people are concerned with privacy issues. However, if you are concerned with them taking your information, why be on the app in the first place. I believe that parents should be able to dictate what their teen watches or does on social media.
Social media has been linked to anxiety and depression. In addition, it has been linked to certain addictions and sleep disturbances. Sleep is very important for growing kids or teenagers. It is recomended for teens to get 8-10 hours of sleep per day. Sleep encourages growth and helps teens have enough energy to get through the day. On the other hand, social media helps people connect with their friends and allows them to be open to their problems and try to find help to fix them. In addition, social media can be a very good source of information, when trying to figure something out.
One very positive thing that social media involves is making money. Who doesn't like money! Especially teenagers that could spend all day at a mall spending thousands of dollars. Social media allows teenagers to make hundreds, thousands, and even sometimes millions of dollars by doing harmless videos. Their are many people on social media that rely on it for their source of income. In my opinion, we should allow social media for all ages. However, parents should have more say in what their kids do on these apps. I think that it is unfair to take away the privilege, to earn money in a harmless way. Teenagers could be doing way worse things than posting harmless videos.
What do you think, should teens be allowed to operate social media?
If so, what age will they be able to start?
Should teens get the same rights as adults when it comes to social media?
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/psychology-counseling/pros-cons-social-media-for-teens
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/just-how-harmful-social-media-our-experts-weigh
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Great topic choice and well done Jack!!
Teens shouldn't have the same rights as adults with social media. When teenagers use social media they shouldn't have restrictions but not have access things adults usually do. If they had access the teenagers wouldn't be able to handle it. Exposing them to everything can lead to confusion, risky behavior, and negatively affect their mental health.
I believe that there shouldn't be a specific age for kids to start having social media. Kids mature at different rates, and parents should decide when their child is ready. With the right guidance younger kids can learn to use socila media safely and responsibily.
I agree with you, I think that the parents should get more say in what there kid does on social media. But, that is not always too reliable, they could be doing something behind your back.
Teens should be allowed to use social media because it helps them stay connected with friends, family, learn new things and express themselves. It can also create opportunities for creativity and networking when used responisbily
Teens shouldn't have the same rights as adults when it comes to social media. While operating social media as a teenager they shouldn't nesscessiarly have restrictions, but they also shouldn't be able to access all of the things that adults do.
I don't think that there should be set age limits on social media, because sometimes social media is the only way kids learn important information. This can also be very negative because social media is very addicting and teenagers use this as their only form of communication. Sometimes social media limits social interaction.
I disagree with you a little bit. I think that we should have some age restrictions on social media. I wouldn't want my 5 year old scrolling on tiktok.
I think teens should definitely be allowed on social media as it is a very good way of communication and hearing about all of the new news. For some teens this would be the only way that they would learn about any of the stuff going on in the world. Most teens don't watch any of the news channels or anything so this is a good reason for social media.
I agree, I know that I personally get a lot of news off of social media, and I imagine others do as well.
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