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Life Online  \nRaj Brar  \nAbstract  \nSocial media is an important part ofall of our lives. However, there is no requirement for students in Manitoba to receive formalized education in regards to social media and its usage in the K-12 Canadian curriculum instruction. Such formalized education is extremely important for adolescents to understand the multiple facets of social media usage and engagement. These facets include and are not limited to exploring both the risks and the advantages associated with social media usage, consistent classroom programming with multiple members of the school team (guidance counsellor, school social worker and school psychologist), access to community resources, and management of social media to navigate their life online. When adolescents are safe online, they can use social media as an important tool to enhance their lives.  \nSocial media is a prevalent part of our lives, as we know them to be today. As far back as only fifteen years ago, the lives of adolescents were not as connected to their life online as they are today. Today, there are many social media platforms for young people to choose from, including Snapchat, Instagram, Tiktok and Tumblr. In 2021, more than 3 billion people in the world are using social media platforms, in comparison to fewer than a billion in 2010 (Santora, n.d. , para. 2) . It is no surprise that adolescents growing up today are very connected virtually. There are proven long-term negative outcomes of social media usage on adolescents and their well-being, such as dangers related to sexting, body dissatisfaction, and low self-esteem (Aparicio-Martinez et al. , 2019) . With access to social media at the fingertips of most teenagers, solutions for safe social media engagement must be explored. In order to make social media a safe way to engage in communication and connection online, one must explore both the risksand the advantages associated with social media usage. It is important that adolescents understand the true meaning of digital citizenship through classroom programming that prepares them for safety online, which extends beyond the walls of the classroom. A part of being safe online is having access to community resources to feel supported when adolescents and caregivers require guidance. Ultimately, adolescents need rules and regulations to serve asa guideline for success when accessing social media. Formalized education is extremely important for adolescents to engage in so that they can understand the multiple facets of social media usage and engagement.  \nRisks and Advantages  \nWhen using social media, it is important to understand the risks as well as advantages tobe well equipped online. Social media presents obvious advantages that are visible to any user worldwide. Connecting with friends and loved ones both near and far is made easier than ever with access to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The OECD found that participating in online platforms is the most popular online leisurely activity among adolescents (Betton & Woollard, 2018) . Engagement with social media is a balancing act for many young people. Adolescents are instantly drawn to the idea of connecting online with friends and strangers with similar social circles and interests. However, there are two sides to the coin when it comes to social media engagement for adolescents. Many adolescents describe the usage of social media as positive to connect with friends even when they are not physically close by (Wilson & Stock, 2021) . Adolescents describe social media as improving their relationships with peers because they are able to connect instantly (Feliciano, 2015) . Adolescents who are a part  \nof online communities tend to feel connected, supported and understood, which is a significant advantage of social media as seen in many classrooms. Adolescents have shared that connecting with others who are goin","cbCailpnpVj2S2Zt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailpnpVj2S2Zt","pdf",90585,"English","# Abstract\n# Risks and Advantages\n## Online community and belonging\n## Mental health and safety concerns","[{\"question\":\"Why does the article argue that social media education should be formalized in K-12?\",\"answer\":\"It says there is no requirement currently, yet formalized education is crucial for adolescents to understand the different facets of social media use and engagement, including both risks and advantages.\"},{\"question\":\"What advantages does the article associate with adolescents using social media?\",\"answer\":\"It describes social media as a tool for connecting with friends and loved ones, feeling supported and understood through online communities, and improving peer relationships through instant communication.\"},{\"question\":\"What major risks does the article highlight for adolescent social media use?\",\"answer\":\"It points to long-term negative outcomes such as dangers related to sexting, body dissatisfaction, and low self-esteem, as well as disadvantages like reduced face-to-face socialization and increased mental health concerns.\"}]","Adolescents and Social Media: Tools To Navigate Life Online | PDF",1792082759,13]