How To Tell When Your Daughter Is Responsible Enough To Try Social Media

In this new podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan highlights critical ways girls can demonstrate to their parents that they possess the maturity and responsibility needed to earn a smartphone or use social media. These include having a solid sleep routine and getting enough sleep, appropriately managing prior levels of technology, exhibiting good impulse control, consistently following through with agreements without arguing or rebelling, making thoughtful decisions and learning from mistakes, maintaining a strong track record of handling boredom productively, and being transparent enough for parents to feel connected and understand their thoughts on important issues.Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast discusses the social readiness signs teens need to exhibit to show they are prepared for smartphones and social media.Don’t miss Dr. Jordan’s revised edition of Keeping Your Family Grounded When You’re Flying by the Seat of Your Pants, featuring four new chapters, including one on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices