In 2017, the National Parent Teacher Association decided to investigate the use of social media among young children.
Below you will find three findings from surveys conducted to parents across the country.
81% of parents said their children started using social media between the ages of eight and thirteen.
57% of children who use social media are using their own device, and 58% of children who use messaging apps are using their own device.
68% of parents agreed that messaging apps help them connect as a family.
Part One: Answer the following questions.
- What do you believe are the benefits of the use social media for children at this age?
- What benefits do you think the use of social media will provide for a child's future?
- Conduct research to determine the disadvantages of the use of social media in children at this age. Do you consider the benefits to outweigh the disadvantages?