Is Social Media Safe for My Kids?

There's a growing body of evidence that social media use is associated with harm, especially when the amount of use is high. Teenagers who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. John Avlon: We should be seeking to maximize the benefits while minimizing harms. But that means understanding the full extent of the harms and what measures work to actually mitigate them.