Risks For 21st-Century Families E5: Social Media
From First Answers by Dr. A. Lynn Scoresby
January 20, 2026 · 21 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the risks of social media for 21st-century families and offers guidance for parents on managing their children's use.
Parents need to take social media use more seriously. Average hours of daily use for teens is already too much and an amount that is most likely to lead to increased anxiety and depression and concerns about self-worth. Learn more about some of the many risks and what parents can do to teach about it, regulate use, and promote healthy human connection. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find answers for 21st-century parents and more about the podcast.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. A. Lynn Scoresby
Topics covered
- social media
- parenting
- mental health
- teenagers
- anxiety
- depression
- self-worth
Keywords
- social media
- parenting
- teen anxiety
- depression
- self-worth
- healthy connections
- regulation
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