On the other hand, social media and the internet are now the dominant way young teenagers learn and communicate with each other. Making and posting some videos under supervision might be a way for him to express himself and connect with friends, as well as to learn some new digital skills.
Whatever you decide, I would suggest that you use this dilemma as an opportunity to talk through the issues with your son, and to increase his knowledge and safety online. Below are some ideas.Spend some time with your son getting to know what he likes about the videos and vlogs on YouTube and any other internet interests he has. Ask him to show you the videos he is inspired by as well as the ones his friends/peers are making online. .
I also suggest that parents agree with young teenagers that they will periodically check their internet usage . This sense that internet usage is transparent and something their parents can check can add to a sense of safety for the teenager, especially in the early days.As you let your son start a new social media app such as YouTube, it is important to regularly check in to see how he is getting on.
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