Your child may argue about the benefits of social media while wanting to be on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, or Tiktok. They may also want you to provide them with access to a phone so that they can stay connected with friends and trends. When teaching kids to be smart about social media, you can set boundaries and guidelines so that your family is using social media in a healthy way. Social media's benefits include access to educational material, staying connected with family and friends, getting involved with nonprofits, charities, or campaigns, sharing ideas, listening to music, participating in art and other creative endeavors, interacting with other people in a community of similar interests, and communicating with fellow students and educators.