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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 Dail...