Social Media

Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are flooding our kids’ minds and hearts. Today’s kids are exposed to much more of the world at younger ages. Take some time to determine your family’s boundaries for social media. Also be aware that the boundaries in your home may not be the same in your kids’ friends’ homes. Your kids can view content on friends’ screens if they aren’t allowed to have it on their own. Be aware of what your kids are viewing. Follow the same influencers, view the same videos, and keep up with the same accounts. By checking out some of their favorites, you will get an idea of how their worldview is being shaped. In today’s lesson, kids will learn about Jesus revealing the glory of God. Point kids to the beautiful life that comes from focusing on Him more than social media influencers.

Here’s how we discussed this topic and how you can discuss it at home: 

Discuss: How many hours a day would you say you are on social media such as YouTube?

Discuss: What are some types of things you focus on when you look at social media?

Discuss: What do you think God has to say about that?

Say: Social media by itself is not a bad thing, but it can be a challenge when we let social media change what we focus on. For example, if everything you see on social media involves people who speak sarcastically or are mean to each other, your brain and body might start copying that behavior. If you watch a lot of videos about toys or money or things you may want, you may believe that owning things will make you happy instead of knowing Jesus. Social media can make us very self-centered instead of focused on God’s awesomeness. Hebrews 12:2 reminds us: Look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.