How many percentages of teens are using social media?
How social media affect teens' mental health
In a recent study, more than 30 percent of teens say that they are using social media sites such as
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. There are certain risks to teens' mental health when they
overuse social media.
First, too much use of social media can occupy their time for other important activities. They may be
reluctant to be in person with friends and family or not get enough sleep. If these problems continue for
a long time, teens may suffer from stress and anxiety. Second, contents on social media may be violent,
dangerous or inaccurate. Watching violent acts may give teens the sense that aggression is normal and
acceptable. This may lead them to behave aggressively as what they see online. Social media can also
present idealized images of people, which may result in increasing worries about body image in teens.
All in all, it is important that parents encourage healthy social media habits for their teens. They may do
so by establishing family rules about social media use, being a role model of healthy internet use, and
having ongoing conversations with teens about their activities on social networking sites. These should
be done on a regular basis.
1. How many percentages of teens are using social media?
2. Can too much use of social media occupy their time for other important activities?
3. What should parents do for their teens?
In a recent study, more than 30 percent of teens say that they are using social media sites such as
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. There are certain risks to teens' mental health when they
overuse social media.
First, too much use of social media can occupy their time for other important activities. They may be
reluctant to be in person with friends and family or not get enough sleep. If these problems continue for
a long time, teens may suffer from stress and anxiety. Second, contents on social media may be violent,
dangerous or inaccurate. Watching violent acts may give teens the sense that aggression is normal and
acceptable. This may lead them to behave aggressively as what they see online. Social media can also
present idealized images of people, which may result in increasing worries about body image in teens.
All in all, it is important that parents encourage healthy social media habits for their teens. They may do
so by establishing family rules about social media use, being a role model of healthy internet use, and
having ongoing conversations with teens about their activities on social networking sites. These should
be done on a regular basis.
1. How many percentages of teens are using social media?
2. Can too much use of social media occupy their time for other important activities?
3. What should parents do for their teens?