ALBANY, N.Y. – As technology continues to advance, so do the applications, from content to verbiage. It can be a lot to keep up with. Stakeholders, including parents, guardians and therapists, can help ensure kids stay safe on social media.

Since it was introduced, social media has become a valuable tool, but there are pros and cons to what is considered safe or dangerous content, especially for youth, as platforms evolve.

Roy Hall, a father, monitors his 5-year-old son’s usage.

“Limiting the time. Right? That's so vital because I know as parents were so busy that we’re quick to throw them in front of a TV or tablet. I'm guilty of it myself...,” said Hall.

Many people, particularly in classrooms, frequently use the devices, which Elyias Ahmadi knows very well.

“I watch my favorite You

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