For schools & parents

Social media has long been an integral part of our everyday lives – especially for children and teenagers. At the same time, uncertainty is growing among parents, teachers, and politicians: Should we simply ban social media for children? This question is understandable. Research shows that there are risks. The World Health Organization (2024), for example, points out that problematic social media use among young people is increasing and is associated with lower well-being. At

Social media is now an integral part of our children's everyday lives. Studies from Switzerland and Germany show that teenagers spend an average of around four hours a day on their smartphones – with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and WhatsApp being the most popular (JIM Study, 2024; James Study, 2024). At the same time, uncertainty is growing among parents and teachers: What constitutes healthy use? What is too much? And above all: How can we best guide children in this? There