SOCIAL MEDIA is
One of the Biggest Risks to Children's Self-Esteem Today
Why?
Social media can promote unrealistic comparisons.
A child is bombarded with images of a perfect world with perfect appearance and perfect finances. These can instill in a child images that they are not good enough… that they are not worthwhile.
We already know we live in a very materialistic society even if our finances don’t show it. So a child dreams more and more about what they don’t have instead of WHO they are and all they do have, especially their own internal qualities and gifts.
This is the work of developing self esteem.
As parents do we need to limit social media.
It's probably a very good idea especially if your child spends excessive time scrolling through posts. Some children spend a lot of time scrolling at night. As a parent you do have a responsibility to shut down social Media after a certain hour.
A cell phone is a privilege, not a basic human right.
We live in a society that questions this which makes it hard for parents.
Approach this in a positive way.
You're not taking away the cell phone. You are giving your child's brain and eyes to rest.
When we were growing up this was common sense. So it is a great day to tap into that wisdom from our parents and grandparents.
