Ep. 76 - What’s the Right Age?: A Discussion on Social Media with Dr. Jacqueline Nesi

In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Dr. Jaqueline Nesi. Dr. Nesi is a psychologist, professor, and founder of Techno Sapiens, an up to date resource on research on technology and teenagers. Dr. Nesi discusses with us a recent statement by the U.S. Surgeon General that age 13 and under is too young for children to be on social media, and that there could be dangers related to too much screen time. We also look at the potential role of social media on mental health. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of understanding how scary “headlines” regarding social media research can impact parenting views. Finally, we speak about strategies parents can use to implement social media for the first time in their children’s lives. To learn more about Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, please visit https://www.jacquelinenesi.com/   To subscribe to Techno Sapiens, please visit https://technosapiens.substack.com/  

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