A Social Media Roadmap: Tips from Growing Up in Public author Dr. Devorah Heitner
Social media gets a bad wrap, and sometimes that’s fair (hello “Text Neck Syndrome” and ties to loneliness, depression and body image issues). But social media isn’t going anywhere, and we think it’s time for a more balanced discussion. There is no one better to guide us that Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public. She has researched this topic relentlessly, drawing on hundreds of interviews with not only parents and educators, but kids, teenagers and young adults. Dr. Heitner isn’t here to shake her finger but to instead provide a roadmap for how to grow up with constant cameras, posts and likes. We know the choices you’re facing are complicated, and we want you to have some gentle guidance as you face them. So put on DND for a few minutes and listen to Dr. Heitner share:
Common misunderstandings between college students and parents regarding digital media
Rules of thumb for knowing what to post online
Tips for safe sexting
How to decide when/whether to post about controversial topics
Oops posts - what to do next
Resources:
Devorah’s website
Devorah Hetiner’s Book- Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
If you want some specific tips on how to navigate current events:
