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Your teen is already on social media. Here's what a pediatrician says you should do now
Dr. Scott Hadland says 85% of parents already discuss social media with teens and should add clear rules to protect sleep and well-being.
- Scott Hadland, Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Mass General Brigham, argues the science has moved beyond "screens are bad." "This is not a black or white issue," Hadland said, emphasizing focus on what teens do online, not just time spent.
- Data shows 85% of parents are already discussing social media with their teens, though most worry these platforms hurt sleep and mental health. Teens, meanwhile, prioritize connection and staying close to friends on these apps.
- Establishing structural boundaries—no phones at dinner, devices charged outside bedrooms at night—protects sleep. Hadland encourages parents to model healthy device usage: "I try to remember that they're looking at me and watching what I'm doing with my device."
- When parents notice red flags like withdrawal, slipping grades, or loss of interest, they should seek professional guidance. "Any time you've got a concern, bring it to your pediatrician," Hadland said.
- Though teens rely on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat for news and socializing, parents do not navigate this alone. Hadland acknowledges removing devices is rarely realistic; the goal is balance, not elimination.
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Your teen is already on social media. Here's what a pediatrician says you should do now
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