The recently released ‘adolescence’ on Netflix holds the imagination of the nation as the chilling show tests the case of a 13 -year -old boy, who is accused of killing a female school partner, and after that, especially his devastated family.
What has been surprised further and hence the audience’s attention has been attracted that the fact that the accused comes from a large-scale regular family-the parents who meet each other and children, A-Level, Care and Squad-Blessings-do not have any major red flags. So it is not an alcoholic mother, a violent father or a narrow sister who is running the young boy at this peak step. From gender expectations, and traditional concept of masculinity, to issues of anger, the film offers many complex questions. But a major aspect stands out – the large, wide and often evil world of internet and social media, which are often clear about parents and elders.
While there is no simple answer, the lack of self -esteem of Jamie Miller, the bullying in school, and some access to some online publicity caused wrong tendency and finally a heinous crime. Dr. Astist Joshi, Child and Teen and Forensic Psychiatrist, New Delhi and Dr. Gorav Gupta, senior psychiatrist and founder, Tulsi Healthcare, New Delhi, share major insights on social media navigation, red flags to look into the issues of anger in children.
Social media world: help your child navigate
To help teenagers navigate social media, parents must have basic knowledge of social media, Dr. East says Joshi. “This includes the possibility of risk due to awareness and content consumption about the material being consumed by children,” they say.
Dr. Gorav Gupta says that sympathy and understanding are important and banning social media is not a solution. Dr. Says Gupta, “Teenagers must focus on the establishment of education, communication and healthy boundaries, to help teenagers safely navigate the social media.”
Experts recommend parents to create a safe place for children, free from decision. “Instead of imposing strict restrictions, they should be taught responsible use of social media by discussing the effects of online content, privacy risks, and cyberbulling. It is important to create a safe place for open interactions – allowing children to share their experiences without fear of overrival,” Dr. Says Gupta.
Use of social media by teenagers: to look out for red flags
Dr. Joshi says that parents should look for red flags, such as changes in personality, behavior, loss of prohibition, increase in risk-taking activities, spending unusually high amounts on social media, social return and unusually high levels of high levels requirement and demand for childhood by child. Dr. “It is necessary to identify risky behavior by knowing about the hidden meanings behind emoji and slang,” says Gupta. It is necessary to promote healthy digital habits at home. ”
Digital World: Children lessons from parents
Dr. Gupta says that setting screen-time boundaries, promoting device-free zone and encouraging offline activities can help maintain balance. He further states that “modeling good digital behavior and respecting the privacy of adolescents, rather than resorting to continuous monitoring, creates faith.”
Finally, parents should teach digital sympathy and important thinking, helping teenagers to identify misinformation and results of their online tasks. “While the youth will still have a personal life, guide them with understanding and support that they make safe options. Mental health is advised to seek help from professionals if serious concerns arise. By informing, to establish clear boundaries and promote open dialogue, parents can empower their children to use social media to use social media. Says Gupta.
Management of issues of anger among teenagers
Adolescence, a phase of physical and psychological development, usually lasts between 10 and 19 years. This phase of life is unstable between childhood and adulthood, sometimes more for some people than others. “Adolescents are a time of emotional storm, and the problem of anger in children, especially adolescents, are very prevalent. Constant tantrums, not to calm, physical violence, resistance, and excessive difficulty in expressing healthy feelings are all symptoms of anger issues. Withdrawal, or taking risk also some adolles,”.
To help children deal with this stage of life, Dr. Gupta says that it is important for anger among adolescents with patience and sympathy. “Open communication should be encouraged by caring carefuls and parents to express their feelings without fear of decision. Positive copy skills such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or sports activities can be provided to create creative anger. The firm boundaries are important confirming their feelings.”
If anger becomes very intense or starts interfering with his day-to-day life, they may require professional intervention from a physician or counselor. Dr. “A stable and supportive environment in school and home is important to help adolescents through its feelings so that they become emotionally flexible adults,” says Gupta.
