What's Happening?
Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart offers advice to parents on helping their teens develop healthy social media and phone habits. As teens receive smartphones, establishing guidelines for screen
time and social media use becomes crucial. Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson, discusses tools like Instagram Teen Accounts, which provide parents with resources to guide their teens. The initiative aims to foster responsible digital behavior among young users.
Why It's Important?
With the pervasive influence of social media on teenagers, establishing healthy habits is critical for their mental and emotional well-being. Excessive screen time and social media use have been linked to issues such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. By providing parents with tools and strategies, this initiative seeks to mitigate these risks and promote a balanced approach to technology use. The broader societal impact includes fostering a generation of digitally responsible individuals.
