Smartphones are incredible inventions. They’re like super-computers that fit inside your pocket. You can buy things, video call people across the globe, play games, listen to music, learn endless new skills, and even create awesome photography and movies. But as Uncle Ben said to Spiderman, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Well, the same applies to your digital devices.

There are lots of lessons to learn to ensure safety for you and your friends, and we’re here to guide you through some of them. Below is a list of some of the main concerns your parents and guardians have with smartphones and social media.

Inappropriate Content

There’s a lot of stuff on the internet, and some of it isn’t suitable for kids.

It’s important to avoid or report anything that seems wrong or makes you feel uncomfortable.

Cyberbullying

Sometimes people can be mean to others online, which can hurt feelings just like bullying at school.

It’s important to talk to an adult if you see or experience something like this.

Less Sleep

If you use a smartphone late at night, the bright screen can trick your brain into thinking it’s still daytime.

This makes it harder to fall asleep, and if you don’t get enough sleep, it can make you feel tired and grumpy the next day.

Addiction

Smartphones are designed to be very engaging, but spending too much time on them can take away from other important things like playing outside, reading, or spending time with family.

Social Skills

When you spend a lot of time on your phone, you might miss out on talking and playing with friends and family in person.

This can make it harder to build strong friendships and learn how to talk to people in real life.

Strangers

Just like you wouldn’t talk to strangers in a park, you need to be careful about who you talk to on your smartphone.

Sometimes, people online aren’t who they say they are and might not have good intentions.

Distracted Mind

Smartphones have a lot of things that can catch your attention, like games and social media.

This can make it hard to focus on important things like schoolwork or other tasks, and you might not learn as well.

Privacy

Sharing too much personal information can be risky.

It's like telling everyone your secrets and where you live — it’s safer to keep some things private.

Main Concerns

“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”