Parenting and Social Media
Social scientists are exploring the impact of social media in all facets of our life. However, this author explores from a personal essay the role social media plays in parenting. Read the following article and respond to the following questions:
1. What impact do you think “oversharing” has on parenting?
2. Discuss two ways that social media could be a useful tool in parenting, and two ways it may be harmful to relationships.
3. What influence does parental social media practices have on children and their self-concept?
Article: How Social Media is Influencing Your Parenting (Links to an external site.)