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5 Tips to Prevent Social Media Addiction
1. Talk About It
Just as parents talk to their kids about avoiding drugs, they should be discussing social media usage, says Ofir Turel, Ph.D., associate professor at the College of Business and Economics at CSU Fullerton. "If you share why this behavior is problematic, a lot of changes can be achieved," he says, explaining that most people can act upon information if they are motivated enough.
2. Set Boundaries
The American Medical Association recommends that parents create goals and rules for media use that are in line with their family's values. HealthyChildren.org offers a Family Media Plan tool, including a Media Time Calculator.
3. Practice Screen Hygiene
If parents check their devices at the dinner table, their children will be inclined to do the same. "You teach your kids what's appropriate and what's not appropriate by modeling the behavior. And it's not just about curtailing excessive use — it's teaching them about specific behaviors like cyberbullying, sexting or sharing personal photos," says Turel.
4. Strike a Balance
There is some merit to social media, says Turel. It can help many people feel more connected, and there is value in some video games, such as math games. "One of the biggest benefits of video games is improved hand-eye coordination, but you only have to play one hour a week. People need to take responsibility and determine what's good for them," he says. For example, 30 hours of video games a week for students during exam time could be detrimental.
5. Turn Off Notifications
Constant pings trigger the reward system in the brain, Turel says. "It's difficult for people to resist that, even when they're in the middle of something important." He also recommends removing social media apps from your phone and only checking social media on a desktop or laptop.
Resource: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/Social-Media-Addiction.aspx
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