We’re Not Mad Teens Are Online. We’re Mad They’re Not Online Like Us.

We’re Not Mad Teens Are Online. We’re Mad They’re Not Online Like Us.

May 5, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

Jenny and Greg discuss how teens use social media in ways that confuse adults and explore the implications for parenting.

Teens are not using social media wrong. They’re just using it in ways that make adults feel ancient, confused, and mildly attacked. In this episode of The Cave Project , Jenny and Greg Swan unpack new data on teen social media habits, why parents keep side-eyeing Snapchat, TikTok, and group chats, and what adults can do besides trying to parent the algorithm. It’s a funny, honest conversation about trust, media literacy, teen communication, and staying close enough that your kids might actually come to you when the internet gets weird. 🎧 Listen for a practical, not-panicked take on teens, tech, and parenting in the feed era. #TheCaveProject #TeenSocialMedia #DigitalParenting #MediaLiteracy #ParentingTeens

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Hosts: Jenny Swan, Greg Swan

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Organizations: Snapchat, TikTok

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