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March 28, 2023

Title: Teens and Social Media: Good or Bad?
Topic: Teens and Social Media

Discussed by Adam Holz
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)

Tik Tok is once again causing a stir in the news with experts warning that it may be impacting teens’ mental health.

Adam Holz is the Director of Plugged In with Focus on the Family. He strives to help parents think through social media and cultural trends through a Biblical lens. Today, he discusses the pros and cons of social media for tweens and teens, specifically Tik Tok.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it healthy for any one of any age to stare at a screen for hours every day? Adam explains the negative effects screens have on our brains, especially in tweens, teens, and young adults.

When should a tween/teen be given their first smart phone/iPad/computer?

Should these devices have parental controls? Adam explains how the parental controls work and apps parents can purchase to keep their children/teens safe online.

When connected, should the tween/teen have access to TikTok?

There is a lot of talk about social media being harmful. What are some tips to regulating screen time and social media use? Adam has a great, Biblical response for this...

Are there benefits of social media? Adam says: “There are times we can enjoy the content… But we have to do it in moderation.”

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