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The Hidden Dangers of Social Media for Kids

important to be aware of the potential risks of social media for kids. 

Here are some key points:

1. **Cyberbullying**: Social media use makes kids and teens vulnerable to cyberbullying²¹.
2. **Online Predators**: There's a risk of encountering online predators¹.
3. **Sharing Too Much Information**: Kids might overshare personal information, which can be risky⁴.
4. **False Marketing**: Kids can be exposed to false marketing¹.
5. **Dangerous Viral Trends**: Kids might participate in dangerous viral trends¹.
6. **Inappropriate Content**: It’s easy for kids to access inappropriate content².
7. **Unrealistic Sense of Body Image or Reality**: Social media can give kids an unrealistic sense of body image or reality.
8. **Obsessive Focus on Likes and Comments**: Kids might develop an obsessive focus on likes and comments⁴.
9. **Problematic Digital Behaviors**: Children younger than 11 who use Instagram and Snapchat are likelier to have problematic digital behaviours.
10. **Impact on Daily Behavior**: There may be changes in children’s daily behaviour at home like increased irritability, anxiety, and lack of self-esteem.
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