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This discussion activity focuses on the impact of social media use on children's mental health. After reading Chapter 8 and watching the above YouTube video, explore both the potential benefits and risks, including issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, and screen time. Use course material and current research to answer both of the following questions (75 words; one paragraph each):
- In what ways can social media use positively or negatively influence a child's self-image and emotional well-being?
- How might parents, educators, or caregivers help children navigate social media in a mentally healthy way?
When developing your initial response:
- Follow the American Psychological Association's (APA) 7th edition academic writing standards.
- Include appropriate APA in-text citations when referencing information from the textbook or other scholarly sources.
- Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- Double-space your response.
- Indent the first sentence of each paragraph according to APA formatting guidelines.
- Upload your initial response by Saturday to receive full credit for the Timeliness criterion (see Grading Rubric).
- Respond substantively to at least two classmates' posts by Tuesday night.
- Do not submit links. To receive credit, you must either upload your file as a PDF or copy and paste the information directly into the text box. Submitting a link will result in an automatic grade of zero.