Social Media & Friends on Self-Worth
Friends & Feeds: The Role of Friendships and Social Media
Are your teen’s friends a positive influence, or do you secretly wish they’d choose differently? And what about social media—is it a helpful connection or a harmful distraction?
In this session, we’ll explore how both friendships and social media shape your teen’s identity. Friends aren’t just influences—they reflect and mold how teens see themselves. And while social media often gets a bad reputation, it can also provide connection, belonging, and self-expression when used in a healthy way.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why friendships matter – How peer validation shapes identity.
✅ The double-edged sword of social media – When it’s helpful vs. when it harms.
✅ How to set healthy boundaries – Practical ways to encourage balance without alienating your teen.
✅ When to step in – Recognising behaviour shifts that signal it’s time to take action.
Download Section:
The Friendship Map – A reflective activity to help your teen assess their friendships.
The Screen Time Reflection Journal – A simple tool for tracking how social media affects mood and self-esteem.
Parent-Teen Conversation Starters – Ready-to-use scripts to help you talk about friendships and social media without judgment or confrontation.
▶️ Click play and discover how to support your teen in building strong friendships and a balanced online life!
💡 Additional Reading: Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté is a fantastic resource on the power of parent-child connection in a peer-focused world
