The article discusses the harmful impact of social media on children, highlighting that platforms often facilitate bullying and shaming. It emphasizes the importance of empowering children to handle such negativity through self-talk techniques derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy. Psychologist Rachel Goldsmith Turow advocates for shifting a child’s inner dialogue from self-criticism to supportive self-talk, which can enhance emotional resilience. By learning to discern negative messages, children can improve their mental health and emotional well-being in a harsh digital landscape.
Social media has become a breeding ground for bullying, shaming and cruel words that can cause serious harm.
We can't control cruel and mean things people say online, but we can help empower our kids by teaching them self-talk techniques.
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