Family Social Media Agreement
Social media is everywhere, and most parents are left trying to figure out where the line actually is—between protection and trust, limits and independence.
Rules alone rarely work. And the research backs that up. A large JAMA Pediatrics review found clear links between social media use and sleep disruption, mood changes, and mental health strain in children and adolescents—especially when boundaries are unclear or inconsistent.
This agreement isn’t about banning social media or pretending it doesn’t matter. It’s built on current digital wellbeing and behavioral research to help families set clear expectations, protect mental health, and keep communication open—without fear or over control.
If social media feels harder to navigate than it should, this is a simple, practical way to reset the conversation at home.