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grantnel2002 t1_jah68uj wrote

Reply to comment by Yolo0o in I am Amit, ex-Head of Digital Marketing at Meta. I am here to talk about digital marketing, growing your business, switching careers, MBA, finding jobs, interviews or anything else related to marketing. AMA! by [deleted]

Unfortunately kids can’t make the informed decisions on what they think is good for their mental state. This is why social media is so dangerous and why we’re seeing negative impacts to kids.

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Yolo0o t1_jah6xpj wrote

I hear you. Social media can have both positive and negative effects on children. Being a parent, I grapple with the same problem every day. I am sharing some tips to control the negative effects as much as possible.

- Limit your child's use of social media by establishing time limits and encouraging them to take frequent breaks from it.
- Follow social media activity: Keep a watch on your child's online activities, including what they are doing, with whom they are engaging, and what kind of content they are viewing.
- Children should be taught the value of protecting their personal information online, staying away from strangers, and reporting any suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
- Promote positive interactions by encouraging children to share their creative work or interact with online communities that share their interests.
- Encourage open dialogue by creating an atmosphere where children feel at ease discussing their online experiences with you.

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