Teens Should Be Trained Before Using Social Media, APA Says

Source: CNN - HealthThe American Psychological Association is calling for teens to undergo training before they enter the world of social media, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. "Social media is neither inherently harmful nor beneficial to our youth," said Dr. Thema Bryant, the APA's president. "Just as we require young people to be trained in order to get a driver's license, our youth need instruction in the safe and healthy use of social media."