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When is it safe for a child to be on social media? Host Akshiti Jain explores the complex debate, sharing her personal experience with body image issues sparked by filtered influencer posts and the pressure of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to stay relevant among friends. Akshiti highlights the dangers of unregulated content promoting unhealthy habits and the lack of parental control, arguing that while social media helps teens connect, it's crucial for parents to guide children to understand that true confidence comes from real life, not from likes and edited pictures.
By Malavika VaradanWhen is it safe for a child to be on social media? Host Akshiti Jain explores the complex debate, sharing her personal experience with body image issues sparked by filtered influencer posts and the pressure of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to stay relevant among friends. Akshiti highlights the dangers of unregulated content promoting unhealthy habits and the lack of parental control, arguing that while social media helps teens connect, it's crucial for parents to guide children to understand that true confidence comes from real life, not from likes and edited pictures.