Seeking Approval Online – Subverting the Selfie
Common Sense Media recently posted an article about how posting pictures of themselves online is both building up and breaking down our kids’ self-image...
Since Snapchat is a staple in tween and teen’s social media repertoire, parents may be interested in some insights from Snapchat’s second annual "Friendship Report." 47% of respondents say their friendships are closer during the pandemic. 60% of Snapchat users say the platform helps them to strengthen friendships, 44% use video to maintain friendships and the report notes, "The findings showed how 'social' is being inserted back into social media."