Discussion : For many growing up, the age of consent... | Psychology

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For many growing up, the age of consent is 18. Yet many social media platforms allow children as young as 13 to participate. As such, much of the information in social media may not be filtered or appropriate. The debate of this social media entry age continues today, and for parents, it presents numerous challenges to monitor and restrain children in social media usage. There are pros and cons to zero tolerance and allowing children to participate. Consider the many challenges as you answer this week’s questions. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What are ways a parent could encourage their child to curtail smartphone usage, protocols, and amount of time? Would you use a reward structure or no reward? What are ways to monitor children’s behavior on their social media accounts? How can you find their accounts if they have dozens of emails used to set them up? How can a child’s use of social media impact their relationship with their parents? How can a parent’s use of social media impact their relationship with their children?