We want to help parents and guardians better understand young peoples digital world, and support them through effective conversation and active participation.

As teenagers begins to go online, they can choose to engage with many social media platforms. Striking a balance between a teen’s expectation of privacy and ensuring they are protected is no easy task.

That’s why Media Smart – in partnership with TikTok – has created ‘Teens, Social Media & You’.

We’re encouraging schools to take an active role in supporting parents as part of their internet safety programmes. Our ready to use text for inclusion in your newsletter to parents and guardians will help communicate the importance of this subject, offering guidance on starting conversations at home. Here it is:

Supporting Your Teen on Social Media

As your teen steps into the digital world, knowing how to guide and support them can feel overwhelming. That’s why Media Smart, in partnership with TikTok, has created ‘Teens, Social Media and You’ a new film-led campaign with free resources to help parents and careers navigate discussion about online safety, digital wellbeing, and responsible social media use.

Download the free guide and watch the films today here: