Parents Involvement in Social Networking

Should parents participate in social media usage with their teenagers? According to WebMD social networking may affect kids’ health. The article mentions issues such as lack of sleep, physical activity and stress. It encourages parents to communicate with their teenagers on the uses of social media and to bridge the gap by exploring various social media sites and learning how the sites are used by teens.

Teenagers are urged to communicate with their parents or teachers regarding their uses of social media sites. The article relays the message to parents that though teenagers are perhaps more knowledgeable on technical issues, they may still lack the social skills needed regarding certain situations. Teenagers are still developing and learning social skills therefore it is important for parents to communicate with them on their uses of social media sites. Mistakes made by teenagers on social media sites can have serious consequences. They need to beware and parents should be involved.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20110328/social-networking-may-affect-kids-health