General Article Body positivity on social media is a work in progress

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How #BoPo is moving social media in the right direction.

By Charlotte Markey Ph.D.

Social media is typically viewed with concern among parents as a pernicious influence on youth development.  Teens see things a bit differently.  A recent report from Common Sense Media indicates that teenagers rely on social media to connect with friends and anyone else they want to forge a connection with; it’s how they engage with the world.

One area of concern among parents is the artificiality and superfic...

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