What Parents Can Learn From The Social Dilemma
3 Critical Takeaways About Kids and Social Media From Netflix's The Social Dilemma
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For parents whose children are already active on social media, it's important to regularly touch base about how much time they're spending on their phones and what they could be doing instead. There's no reason that teens should be spending four, five, or six hours on Instagram — which sadly isn't unusual! — every single day.
Teens who struggle with curbing their screen time should consider turning off all of their notifications on their phone to avoid being distracted. Parents who are concerned about their kids' safety should also consider using Qwant — a search engine that doesn't store your search history — rather than Google.
For families whose children aren't old enough to have their own cell phones yet, consider holding off as long as possible. As noted in the credits, many tech executives don't allow their kids to have screen time, let alone social media, for good reason.
Dr. Haidt laid out three rules meant to help parents navigate the murky waters of social media: