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Social Media

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Prioritize Well-Being

Guiding West Chester teens through navigating social media is vital for their well-being. Equipping them with digital literacy skills and promoting healthy online habits fosters positive self-esteem and protects against the potential pitfalls of excessive screen time.

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of teens in the U.S. use social media like Youtube and TikTok

of teens say that they have been cyberbullied at some point 

of adolescents believe that social media has a mostly negative effect

Sources: Pew Research Center, Cyberbullying Research Center, Yale Medicine

Strategies For Parents

  • Guard your language. Phrases like: "I need/deserve a drink." suggest that alcohol solves a problem.

  • Find healthy ways to celebrate special occasions.

  • Host an "Appy Hour".  Show youth in your home that adults can have a good time without alcohol.

  • Keep track of and/or lock up your alcohol.

  • Model responsible behavior. Adult actions really do influence teen behavior.

  • Remind your kids that the majority of West Chester area teens are NOT drinking alcohol.

  • In lieu of tracking apps, discuss plans directly with your teen and other parents. This way they'll see your commitment to them in action.

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