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.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Exclusive-Google works to erode Nvidia's software advantage with Meta's help
Brazil to get satellite internet from Chinese rival to Starlink in 2026
US gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted
Oracle's $10 billion Michigan data center in limbo after Blue Owl funding talks stall, FT reports
Coursera to buy Udemy, creating $2.5 billion firm to target AI training
Factbox-By the numbers: How the Netflix and Paramount bids for Warner Bros stack up
Warner Bros Discovery board rejects rival bid from Paramount
Analysis-Qatar bets on cheap power to catch up in Gulf AI race
Analysis-Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash
OpenAI’s ChatGPT updated to�make images better and faster

Others Also Read