Experts say teens should be limited in time they spend on social media


While the majority of parents believe they know what their children are posting on social media, a survey of teens found that 70% of them are hiding their online behaviour from their parents. — People vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com

It's no secret that both children and adults have become too reliant on their smartphones and social media these days. But Ferris Bueller may have said it best: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

Whether the parents are first-timers or experienced, the struggle of balancing teenagers and their social media presence is a challenge.

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