What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media
Every Friday, a social media researcher watches her own son get lost in formulaic YouTube videos on his grandmother’s tablet, and she can’t help but wonder: are these the digital equivalent of junk food? The irony isn’t lost on her—she studies these platforms for a living, yet still grapples with the same questions plaguing parents everywhere. The truth is, social media companies offer almost zero transparency about how their systems work, and that invisibility creates real risks for kids. But here’s what this researcher has learned: understanding how these platforms actually operate, and talking openly with your children about it, might be your most powerful tool for keeping them safe online.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Read the rest of researcher Lauren Edelson’s thoughts on Scientific American.
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