Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2014 Teresa Indira Andani, a clinical adult\npsychologist with a Master\u2019s degree in Clinical Psychology from the\nUniversity of Indonesia, argues that completely banning social media use\namong adolescents is neither effective nor advisable, as it risks\ntriggering resistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn developmental psychology, adolescents are in a phase of\nincreasing autonomy needs. When rules feel too rigid, psychological\nreactance can emerge\u2014a drive to resist restrictions,\u201d said Teresa in\nremarks to ANTARA on Friday.<\/p>\n
According to Teresa, during adolescence the need for independence in\ndecision-making increases. Teenagers want to be recognised as\nindividuals capable of making their own choices.<\/p>\n
As a result, several possibilities can emerge. Adolescents may feel\nuntrusted, relationships with parents become more tense, and social\nmedia use is instead conducted in secret.<\/p>\n
\u201cA total ban can cause parents to miss opportunities to understand\ntheir child\u2019s world. Yet social media is part of their social reality,\u201d\nsaid the psychologist, commonly known as Tesya.<\/p>\n
Beyond this, discussions about healthy content and risks in the\ndigital world are also important so that young people understand the\nreasoning behind the rules that are set.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is not merely to restrict from the outside, but to help\nchildren learn self-management. Self-control needs to be practised, not\nforced,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Tesya emphasises that parenting in the digital era requires open\ncommunication and relationships grounded in trust, so that rules do not\nbecome sources of prolonged conflict.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/psychologist-total-social-media-ban-risks-triggering-adolescent-resistance-1773420957", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }