A librarian friend posted a link to this article from Psychology Today on Facebook last night. I think it provides some very valid points about middle school students and social media. I would urge parents to read it, especially if they have a middle school student who is badgering them for a cell phone, because all his/her friends have one. When to give a child a cell phone is a personal family decision, but this article might help you make a more informed choice.
For some other helpful advice as you parent a middle school student, check the Archives of this blog.
For some other helpful advice as you parent a middle school student, check the Archives of this blog.