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Should schools teach practical habits for managing social media’s effects on identity and well-being?

A universal class can easily pathologize normal teen behavior or turn into surveillance. The same research reports that [58% of adolescents feel more accepted and 80% more connected to friends](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-mental-health/surgeon-general-issues-mental-health-advisory-for-teens-social-media/) through social media. Schools should offer opt-in workshops and support, but habits need to fit the child, the family, and the community.