Episode 121:

Social media distorts reality and undermines the values we teach our kids. It promotes the fallacies of accumulating resources, building a resume, and impressing others. However, research shows that kids need a well-grounded identity, an authentic community, and a sense of purpose. Social media can lead to worse mental health and prevent kids from reaching their potential. Parents need to help their kids see through the distortion and teach them that their value is not determined by social media metrics. A course called Tech Healthy Parenting is being developed to provide parents with the tools to navigate social media with their kids.

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