This chapter explores the detrimental impacts of comparing oneself to others on social media, focusing on how such comparisons can lead to negative emotions like jealousy and insecurity, ultimately affecting mental well-being and family dynamics. It advocates for resisting the pressures of unrealistic standards propagated by influencers, and instead prioritizing meaningful connections with children and the community to combat feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
These apps are designed to make you feel vulnerable, hook you, and sell you stuff. While that is great for the social media platforms, it’s not so great for your family. And it’s definitely not great for your mental health.
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