Managing Social Media Use in Families

The session covers the impact of social media on teens, offering insights from research and strategies for addressing challenges. It emphasizes the importance of family engagement and provides guiding principles for educators. Interactive activities help participants empathize with the pressures teens face. The session concludes with recommendations and resources for families and educators to support healthy social media use.

What is one of the main objectives of the professional development session led by Vicki and Jamie?

• To understand the positive and negative impacts of social media

• To learn about new social media platforms

• To develop new social media apps

• To explore the history of social media

According to the research discussed, how many times do kids pick up their phones on average each day?

• 5 times

• 20 times

• 51 times

• 100 times

What percentage of teens feel that social media reduces their attention span?

• 10%

• 40%

• 70%

• 90%

What is a common pressure teens face due to social media, as discussed in the session?

• The need to travel frequently

• The need to present a perfect image

• The need to avoid all technology

• The need to learn multiple languages

What strategy is suggested for families to help manage social media use among teens?

• Encouraging unlimited screen time

• Ignoring social media use

• Creating a family plan for media use

• Banning all technology at home

Why is it important for schools to engage with families regarding social media issues?

• To promote school events

• To increase school funding

• To ensure families are aware of the school's policies

• To address issues that affect the school community

What is considered the best form of parental control according to the discussion?

• Advanced monitoring software

• Parents themselves

• Restricting internet access

• Using educational apps

How can families build empathy for their children's social media experiences?

• By encouraging them to use more apps

• By monitoring their online conversations

• By participating in activities that simulate social media pressures

• By limiting their screen time

What is the purpose of the Family Tech Planner?

• To facilitate conversations about social media use

• To set strict rules for internet use

• To block inappropriate websites

• To track children's online activities

Which type of apps are recommended to help children with mindfulness?

• Gaming apps

• Social networking apps

• Mindfulness and meditation apps

• Shopping apps