More and more of children are spending time in social media – amounting to 81% of the population in America alone. In a survey, the most commonly used social media platforms are Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram. With numbers increasing, it is important to understand why kids use social media and why it is important. Parents should also build better communications among their children, personally and through social media. With all these things, parents must recognize the disadvantage of social media and how vulnerable they are. For parents, it is very important to stay proactive and do not let social media hinder the relationship with their children. Source: lancasteronline.com