Social Media effects on KIDS

SO Home  •  Kid  •  Behavior The Impact Of Social Media On Children: Positive & Negative Social media can have positive or negative effects, depending on how the child uses it. Reviewed by  Catherine Mok , LMSW Written by  Pragya Bhargavi , MSc, BEd Edited by  Swati Patwal , M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition), MBA Fact-checked by  Apoorva K , MSc (Counseling Psychology)  •   Jun 18, 2024 ✔ Research-backed Image: ShutterStock Social media is a fast-emerging platform that has changed how people communicate and connect. Since these networking platforms are easy to use and entertaining, they have attracted the attention of most children. Therefore, it becomes essential to discuss the effects of social media on children. Social media, if used wisely, is a good platform to interact, learn, communicate, and have fun; however, if misused or excessively used, it may lead to cyberbullying, anxiety, and health problems. So, before allowing ...