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Teen Talk

Young people tell us what they want adults to understand.

Honest peer-to-peer conversations about social media habits, online risks, boundaries, identity, and the value of staying connected to real life.

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Three teenagers in an honest conversation about digital life

Seven conversations

Advice young people can hear from each other.

Watch together or share one video as the beginning of a calmer, more honest conversation.

  • Teen Talk · 01

    College Students Share Their Advice on Social Media

    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.”
  • Teen Talk · 02

    Q&A With Joy

    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?”
  • Teen Talk · 03

    Peer-to-Peer Advice

    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.”
  • Teen Talk · 04

    The Dangerous Trap of Oversharing

    Young people explain how everyday posts can reveal more than intended—and why protecting personal details protects real-world safety.

    “Think before you post.”
  • Teen Talk · 05

    Managing Social Media With Intention

    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.”
  • Teen Talk · 06

    The Biggest Risks Teens Face

    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.”
  • Teen Talk · 07

    Pressure to Present a Perfect Self

    Leezah explains why authenticity matters more than performing for an audience or chasing an impossible online image.

    “Post what you love. Be yourself.”

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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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