This page will help you learn more about social media and teens, why it matters to them, and what the risks and benefits of social media can be.This page will help you to:learn more about what social media isunderstand why your child uses social media, or what they are doing on there understand the risks and benefits of teens using social mediaWhat is social media?Social media refers to any digital platform, system, website or app that enables people to create and share content, and connect with each other.

Here are a few of the most popular sites that teenagers use, and how they work: - Social media site in India - Free classified ads in India  Free classified ads in USA YellowPages in India YellowPages in USA Claadss  FacebookA free site where registered users (aged 13 and up) can share pictures, links, videos, and other content with their'friends'.

SnapchatA mobile phone messaging application that allows you to send video or picture messages to one or more people at a time.

Like other social media apps, users can follow, like and comment on everything they see.

Teens have always talked after school, long before social media – hanging out at the bus stop, at the local park, chatting on the phone – now they just have a different platform to do so.It is an important part of socialising and connection in the modern world.

Teenagers and social media use is increasing, the main reasons teenagers regularly use social media include:talking to friendsjoining in on group conversationslearning about current events and staying up to date with online contentmeeting new peoplenot having anything to do, or feeling boredfeeling like they might miss out if they aren't always up to date with social media .What are the benefits of social media for teenagers?Being socially connected is very important for the psychological development of your child , and in this day and age, the online environment is where they get a lot of this.