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xinhua news agency, beijing, september 12 (reporter peng qian) in the internet age, how to guide children and teenagers to use social media reasonably has always been a headache for parents and educators. at the beginning of the new semester, some countries are planning or have already introduced supervision and restrictions on minors' use of social media, hoping that children can return to "football fields, swimming pools and tennis courts."

abuse of social media can cause great harm

for minors, social media is like a "double-edged sword". proper use can help them expand their cognitive boundaries, enrich their social circles, and enhance their communication skills. however, if they are overly dependent on it, it will seriously endanger their physical and mental health. some researchers even believe that the harm of "abuse of social media" is comparable to "alcohol addiction."

several studies have found that improper use of social media can have a negative impact on the psychology, cognition, emotions and behavior of minors. a study recently published by the australian national university showed that frequent use of social media can have a negative impact on the life satisfaction of high school students. a study published in the british journal the lancet child and adolescent health in 2019 confirmed that there is a correlation between excessive use of social media and adolescent depression.

in april this year, unesco released a report stating that although digital technology can improve teaching quality and enhance learning outcomes, it also brings risks such as privacy violations, distraction from learning, and cyberbullying. the report called for increased investment in education, including media and information literacy, while strengthening scientific supervision of digital platforms.

the report also reveals how social media amplifies gender stereotypes and has a negative impact on girls' well-being, learning and career choices. the report cited a facebook survey, saying that 32% of the girls surveyed said that when they were dissatisfied with their body, the social media platform "photo wall" would exacerbate this feeling. in addition, girls suffer more cyberbullying than boys.