Written by Betty Doe July 23, 2020
Social media presents a polished reality, fostering unrealistic comparisons and feelings of inadequacy among kids.
Social media's anonymity and accessibility foster cyberbullying, damaging children's self-esteem, mental health, and potentially leading to anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Frequent exposure to others' highlight reels on social media can trigger FOMO in kids, fueling anxiety and a need to stay constantly connected online, impacting their offline relationships and activities.
Sleep Disturbances
Overuse of social media, especially before bed, disrupts children's sleep patterns. Blue light from screens disrupts the sleep-wake cycle, causing insomnia and affecting mood and cognitive function.
Social media promotes unrealistic beauty standards through edited images, distorting children's body image perceptions, leading to low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Social media overuse can result in digital addiction, marked by compulsive usage. It disrupts daily life, socializing, and academics, fostering isolation and withdrawal.
Social media, if used wisely, benefits kids' mental health, fostering connections, support, and creativity.