Teen Talk
Honest peer-to-peer conversations about social media habits, online risks, boundaries, identity, and the value of staying connected to real life.
Seven conversations
Watch together or share one video as the beginning of a calmer, more honest conversation.
College students offer practical ways to set boundaries, resist comparison, and use social media as a tool instead of letting it take control.
“Use social media to support your life, not control it.”Joy asks young people to get clear about why they use social media and to notice when constant consumption becomes comparison or anxiety.
“What is your purpose for using it?”A direct conversation about digital permanence, hidden identities, and why pausing before posting is an essential safety habit.
“Once something is posted online, it’s there.”Young people explain how everyday posts can reveal more than intended—and why protecting personal details protects real-world safety.
“Think before you post.”Audrey shares how self-imposed time limits help college students protect their attention and make phone use more deliberate.
“A self-imposed time limit has been incredibly helpful.”Leezah Hernandez speaks candidly about online grooming, graphic content, and the serious risks teens can encounter in ordinary digital spaces.
“Know that these risks can appear where you do not expect them.”Leezah explains why authenticity matters more than performing for an audience or chasing an impossible online image.
“Post what you love. Be yourself.”Keep the conversation open
Ask what felt true, what surprised them, and what advice they would give a younger friend. A short video can create the opening for a conversation that feels less like a lecture.
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