Die artikel ondersoek die invloed van sosiale media op kinders en tieners, met insigte van kliniese sielkundige Dr. Hugo Theron. Daar is twee hoofdenkskole: dié wat glo dat sosiale media kan lei tot angstigheid, depressie en eensaamheid by jongmense, en dié wat bevind het dat depressiewe tieners geneig is om meer tyd op sosiale media deur te bring.
Volgens ‘n studie van 600 jongmense is daar ‘n verband tussen depressie en verhoogde sosiale media-gebruik, veral by jong meisies. Tog toon ‘n verslag van Pew Research dat 81% van tieners tussen 13 en 17 voel dat sosiale media hulle meer verbind laat voel met vriende en familie, en tweederdes sê dat dit hulle laat voel dat daar mense is wat hulle in moeilike tye sal bystaan.
Die artikel beklemtoon die belangrikheid van ouerlike leiding en die vestiging van gesonde skermtydgewoontes. Dr. Marlena Kruger, ‘n digitale welstandafrigter, moedig ouers aan om bewustheid te skep en hul kinders toe te rus om gebalanseerde lewens te lei.
Ten slotte word ouers aangemoedig om aktief betrokke te wees by hul kinders se aanlyn lewe en om Bybelse waardes te modelleer in die digitale ruimte.
The article explores the influence of social media on children and teenagers, featuring insights from clinical psychologist Dr. Hugo Theron. There are two main schools of thought: those who believe that social media can lead to anxiety, depression, and loneliness in young people, and those who have found that depressed teens tend to spend more time on social media.
A study of 600 young people found a link between depression and increased social media use, especially among young girls. However, a Pew Research report indicates that 81% of teens aged 13 to 17 feel that social media helps them feel more connected to friends and family, and two-thirds say it makes them feel that there are people who will support them during tough times.
The article emphasizes the importance of parental guidance and establishing healthy screen time habits. Dr. Marlena Kruger, a digital wellness coach, encourages parents to raise awareness and equip their children to lead balanced lives.
In conclusion, parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s online lives and to model biblical values in the digital space.
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