Kennine replied on 21/02/2018 13:30
Posted on 21/02/2018 13:30
Is social media causing childhood depression?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42705881
Depending on a person's character, social media can be a joy or a heartache. Particularly among the young. There are some who thrive and some who would be better not venturing into the social media environment at all
Even on gentle forums we often see people who don't seem to be able to cope and get upset and huffy over trivialities. This cannot be good for their mental health and I question if it is good for those people to frequent forums at all. ----- Whereas the vast majority enjoy the exchange of differing opinions and accept that their opinion will not always be that of others
Adults can make that choice themselves, but IMO children need guidance from their parents as to whether social media has a good or bad influence on that particular child's health even advice to stay clear of social media
It is certainly concerning.
K
Kennine