Social media is influencing all facets of daily existence in the digital age, both our social and personal experiences in different ways. Body image is one area where social media has a significant impact. It can serve as a platform for self-acceptance and acceptance of one’s body, but it can also reinforce unattainable beauty standards and have a detrimental effect on self-esteem.
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The Pros and Cons of Social Media for Teens
From breaking the bank on clothing as you proudly watch your child grow, to pulling out your hair as you fight with your kids to eat their veggies, any seasoned parent can tell you that nearly everything in the child-rearing life has a good and a bad side to it — including social media.
Has Social Media Wrecked Your Confidence
Has social media wrecked your confidence? Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels As a new mum, you’ll be faced with all sorts of things to choose between and decide upon, but that’s just the way it has always been. Social media used to be something you could dip in and out of all day whenever you had an idle […]
Forget About Friending or Following Your Teen On Social Media
Forget about friending or following your teen on social media. Here is a better alternative. All concerned parents who want to be sure their child is safe would like to send a friend request to their teen on Facebook and follow them on other social media platforms. But if it has been a few days […]