39 min

Navigating Modern Challenges in Parenting and Education: Empathy, Social Media, and Cell Phones in the news Legit Parenting

    • Parenting

Social media isn't just a pastime for teenagers—it's a battleground for social ranking and self-worth. We reflect on old-school methods of social comparison and how they have been drastically amplified online, influencing youth mental health. We explore the contentious issue of cell phone usage in schools, highlighting initiatives that aim to foster organic socialization and reduce phone dependency.

Social media isn't just a pastime for teenagers—it's a battleground for social ranking and self-worth. We reflect on old-school methods of social comparison and how they have been drastically amplified online, influencing youth mental health. We explore the contentious issue of cell phone usage in schools, highlighting initiatives that aim to foster organic socialization and reduce phone dependency.

39 min