Teens are always online now. My parents would tell me they’d never been online like that because they didn’t have the technology we have now. My parents would tell me about how they used to be outside a lot and be productive. But what is the most used platform for teens? Why do teens like being online so much? What are some apps/sites that teens don’t use? Do teens think it is bad to be on social media so much? What are teens’ usual hours on social media? Do teens think social media is bad at times?
Most high school kids use social media. But you might wonder what the most used platform for teens is? A lot of teens would say Instagram or TikTok is their most-used social media platform. Teens enjoy using TikTok because they can watch funny content and relatable videos as well. Teens are also on Instagram because they use it to text their friends, family, etc. Teens also use Instagram to watch reels because some people prefer to watch Instagram reels, or they find them more entertaining. But why do teens like being on Instagram and TikTok? Well, teens are usually on these platforms because they can talk to their friends and family, and they usually watch funny videos and relatable videos.
What are teens’ usual hours on social media? Teens’ hours vary from 8 to 15 hours. But some adults are not online as much as teens. Adults’ hours vary from 2 to 6 hours. You can notice how teens are chronically online and have more hours than adults. Some adults can have the same number of hours as teens, but usually adults are busy doing things like making food for their kids, buying groceries, working, and other things that need to be done around the house. But teens are usually free at times and don’t really do much, but some teens do not have as many hours because they have sports, or they are busy doing other things, rather than being on their phone. But the majority of teens are online instead of wanting to be productive and not be online. Adults do more things than teens usually, and that is why adults are not online as much as teens, because teens usually have fewer things. Especially if teens are not in any sports. Do teens think it is bad to be on social media so much? Well, teens agree it is bad for them to be on social media because it could affect their eyesight or distract them from things that need to be done.
What are some apps/sites that teens do not use? Some teens say Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, or Twitter. Teens say Snapchat because they have no use for it at times. The only time they use Snapchat is for their friends, if their friends prefer to text on Snapchat. Some people also use it for just the filters. Teens say WhatsApp because there is usually no use for it. Adults have more use for it than teens. Facebook is another app that teens do not use because none of their friends use the app, or teens use it only to stalk their family members. Twitter is another app that is not used by teens because they do not have a purpose or use for it.
Social media also has posts that can be harmful to others. What can teens do about these posts? Things teens would do to these posts is report the post and give their feedback, or if they prefer not to, then they can push “do not recommend me this.” Teens also agree that they could block the creator who made the post. What is one way to improve social media? Well, teens agree that there are a lot of ways to improve social media. Some are by removing negative comments/content, deleting inappropriate things, deleting social media altogether, considering how people intend to use social media, and more.
It is important that teens feel comfortable with using social media. Teens always want to make sure they are safe and okay. Having social media is a privilege. Teens need to be smart about how they use it and what they do on social media. But teens also need to try to restrain themselves from being on social media because they should be productive and do things other than being on their phones. Teens’ mental health must be okay as well. Teens’ mental health is very important because making sure they are not turning depressed and other things is important. Teens need to remember that they are never alone, and if they feel alone, remember they have their family and friends there for them.
