This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.
As a parent, it's essential to understand how social media platforms work and follow their guidelines to ensure your teenager's safety. Instagram has recently introduced new guidelines for teens and parents to help kids use the app safely.
According to the guide, 'The Pressure to be Perfect,' what you see posted by others is just one part of their story – a single post or video rarely reflects all that is happening behind the scenes. This realization can help free us from the pressure of thinking we need to conform to a certain set of standards when we post.
The guide includes interactive quizzes, summary rundowns, and helpful resources to help Instagram users gain more perspective about how they use the app. It also guides parents on how to better frame and manage their Instagram usage, with tips on how and when to block other users and warning signs to look out for on social media that can indicate depression or other issues.
Instagram has already taken steps to reduce unhealthy comparison by removing like counts. Highlighting specific editing tricks and changes like this could prove even more effective in lessening unrealistic comparison.
Published on December 9, 2019
