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A Guide to Fostering Positive Social Media Etiquette
Here are some key strategies to promote positivity and encouragement on social media.
Pause Before Posting
Spread Kindness
Remember the Human Behind the Screen
Exercise the Power to Unfollow
If you come across content or accounts that consistently bring negativity into your feed, remember that you have the power to unfollow.
It’s okay to curate your online space to prioritize content that aligns with your values and uplifts your spirit. And remember, you don’t owe anyone an explanation for hitting that unfollow button.
Lead by Example
By practicing and promoting these social media habits ourselves, we demonstrate the importance of fostering a culture of kindness and positivity in our digital communities.
Let’s work together to make social media a place where our teens can thrive, connect authentically, and be inspired to become their best selves. It starts with each of us committing to being a force for good in the digital world.
Also in this episode
How can we get shy or quiet teens to engage and talk?
We have a few ideas.
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- Group questions where everyone answers.
- Find their “thing” that will get them talking.
- Specifically ask if they have something to add.
- Encourage participation without making them talk.
- Connect one-on-one.
Teen Terms Mentioned
Ate
Doing something impressively. Similar to “killed it” or “rocked it” for millennials or Gen Xers.
Example: She ate that performance. = She gave a really impressive performance.
Era
Era is commonly used to describe someone’s current interests or priorities.
FR
The term “FR” is an abbreviation for “For Real” or “For Real?”
Main Character Energy
Main Character Energy represents somebody who exudes confidence, charisma, and embodies the essence of being the protagonist in their own life narrative.
Merchant
Used to describe someone which does something repeatedly or relies on the referenced thing or action.
Example: Julian is a jump shot merchant.
In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources about teen terms and social media etiquette.
- Urban Dictionary
- Teen Life Podcast: Comment Culture | Social Media | Talkative Teens | Shyness
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
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About Us
Karlie Duke
Director of Communications
Tobin Hodges
Program Director
Caleb Hatchett
Podcast Host
Caleb Hatchett | Podcast Co-Host
Caleb loves helping teenagers take ownership of their faith and relationships. He graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Youth and Family Ministry and is currently Student Ministry Director at Jenks Church in Oklahoma.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Tobin Hodges | Program Director
Tobin’s entire career has been centered around students and teens from all walks of life. He has a passion for helping teens be their best selves. As Program Director, he loves working directly with school staff and students through Teen Life Support Groups. Tobin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Texas Tech University.