Media Use by Tweens and Teens
Youtube, Tik Tok, and Fortnite – Oh my! Entertainment nowadays for tweens and teens is media focused and keeping up to date with the latest and greatest can be daunting. Common Sense Media is a great resource for helping parents, educators, and others remain informed of the day to day changes that technology brings.
Below you will find a few articles and video clips that touch base on a variety of media your student may be utilizing. Both parents and students provide reviews on these medias and more.
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Fortnite
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-fortnite
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to TikTok
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok
Houseparty – Group Video Chat – What kids and parents are saying
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/houseparty-group-video-chat
Help! My Kid Wants to Use Social Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-my-kid-wants-to-use-social-media
Tweens, Teens, and Phones: What Our 2019 Research Reveals
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/tweens-teens-and-phones-what-our-2019-research-reveals