Screen Time: How Parents Can Ensure the Safety of Their Children

Since the pandemic, 63% of parents say that their teen’s social media usage has increased, therefore increasing the chances that younger users will accidentally access harmful content. There is a significant mental and emotional toll that online experiences take on young people, and teens who use social media for over 3 hours per day are at a heightened risk for mental health issues. In 2020, one third of reported child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was self generated, and 62% of teens and young adults have sent or received a nude image.