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*SHOULD TEENS BE LIMITED IN USING SOCIAL MEDIA?*

Setting limitations can help your teen learn to use social media positively without suffering from the negative associations.
"Just like you wouldn't give your child the keys to a car for the first time and let them drive away without any practice, you'll need to be there to teach them how to use social media in a healthy way," Charmaraman says. "Together, you can set rules and shared expectations that promote your teen's autonomy while safeguarding them from risks."
Research has found that parental monitoring is tied to less problematic behaviors, like social media addiction or bullying others online, and Charmaraman recommends that parents:
• Restrict access to social media, for example, by setting curfews or time limits on social teens' media usage.
• Monitor social media behavior, by following teens' social media accounts or asking for access.
• Communicate openly about expectations around social media. For example, discuss the impact of cyber bullying, and encourage teens to never say something online that they wouldn't say in person.
If parents are concerned about their teens' social media use, they should talk with them about how social media is making them feel, Chaudhary says. In addition, it's important that parents model these best practices in their own social media use. If you're very concerned about your teens' social media use, seek guidance from a mental health professional.

How social media affects the mental health of teenagers Social media can affect teenagers negatively or positively, depending on how they use it. Here's how to talk about social media use with your teen.

*DO YOU KNOW WHY WE WEAR WATCH ON OUR LEFT HAND?*

To get straight to the point, it is not mandatory to wear a watch on the left wrist. The right wrist is just as good. The reason most people still have their watch on their left wrist is simple. A watch can get in the way of writing or other actions and because the majority of people are right-handed. Therefore, they wear the watch on the left.

Another advantage of wearing the watch on the wrist of your non-dominant hand is that you can easily turn the crowns. Then you don’t have to take it off every time, for example, to change the time or possibly the date. Unfortunately for left-handers, many crowns are positioned to make it easier for right-handers to turn.

So the next time your daughter or son asks you why…you have an answer to give!