A Russian psychologist told what the ban of social networks for teenagers will lead to

Russian teenagers may start using social networks again more actively when they are allowed to

Psychologist Galina Polyakova said that the ban on using social networks has a negative effect on the emotional state of teenagers. According to the specialist, the total ban leads to the fact that children begin to use other anonymous social networks. At the same time, parents do not have the ability to track who the child is communicating with.

Polyakova fears that when the ban is lifted, teenagers will return to the old social networks, but with a different level of responsibility. Thus, parents should not completely forbid children from using social networks, but they should explain all risks and dangers that are there.

Children who are deprived of social networks are harder to control

Galina Polyakova told that social networks perform educational functions. From them, children can learn about the world around them, develop their creativity, communicate with friends and make new ones.

It is important for parents to teach their children how to use social networks, and not just ban them. Otherwise, the child will find a way to get around the ban and continue to use the networks without parental knowledge and control.