{"id":10764,"date":"2025-10-07T12:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:18:22","slug":"redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/en\/redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Keys to the impact of social networks on children&#8217;s development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10764\" class=\"elementor elementor-10764 elementor-10681\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e17da3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e17da3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c3cab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13c3cab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The impact of social networks on child development<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea4969 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dea4969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>use of social networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in childhood and pre-adolescence can influence cognitive, emotional and social <\/span><b>cognitive, emotional and social development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The evidence shows  <\/span><b>specific benefits (connection, creativity, informal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (connectivity, creativity, informal learning), but also risks of <\/span><b>risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if there is no <\/span><b>adult accompaniment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This article offers a  <\/span><b>practical framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand the most common effects, <\/span><b>detect warning signs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><b>building healthy digital habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in stages.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e827f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e827f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What changes when a child uses social networks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c902b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c902b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before talking about standards, it is important to understand the mechanism. The platforms are designed to   <\/span><b>attract attention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>immediate rewards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><b>social comparison<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  constant. El <\/span><b>developing brain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is sensitive to novelty and external approval, so it needs clear boundaries. <\/span><b>clear boundaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><b>adult presence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8c1d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d8c1d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequent effects (positive and negative)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffa2ccd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffa2ccd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before reviewing the list, remember that the impact of social networks on children&#8217;s development is not the same for all children; it depends on their <\/span><b>maturity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maturity <\/span><b>family context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>type of content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connection and belonging:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Possibility to maintain friendships and collaborate on creative projects.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Informal learning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Access to tutorials, languages, science and pop culture.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social comparison and self-esteem:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Risk of idealization, approval seeking and self-criticism.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attention and concentration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Constant jumping between stimuli that can make sustained tasks difficult.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep and emotional regulation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Notifications and nighttime use associated with insomnia and irritability.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li><b>Exposure to risks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cyberbullying, inappropriate content, dangerous challenges, impersonation or contact with strangers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52e9d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c52e9d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7 keys to understanding its impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6b895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b6b895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before setting times and controls, set principles. These seven ideas help you assess whether your child is ready and what conditions must be met for reasonable use. <\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maturity before chronological age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Not all children are ready at the same time. Self-regulation, frustration management and critical thinking are important. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Algorithms and screen time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Platforms maximize usage time; it is advisable to limit notifications and set windows without mobile.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identity under construction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> External validation (likes, comments) influences self-image and can generate dependency.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attention and multitasking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jumping between apps decreases working memory and study quality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep as a foundation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sleep hygiene (no screens at least 60-90 minutes before bedtime) protects learning and mood.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family as a model:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  What they see at home outweighs any rules. Adult consistency is key. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li><b>School context:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coordination with the school for digital education, coexistence and anti-bullying protocols.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0094b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0094b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warning signals: when to adjust or pause<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc188f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc188f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before banning, it is advisable to observe continuously and record changes for two to three weeks.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mood:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Irritability, sadness or anxiety after using networks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Loss of hobbies, free play or face-to-face relationships.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study and sleep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decreased performance, insomnia or morning tiredness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online behavior:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excessive secrecy, hidden accounts, unknown contacts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conflicts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cyberbullying, dangerous challenges, exposure to inappropriate content.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>If several signs persist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If several signs persist, reduce exposure, remove the cell phone from the bedroom, activate content controls and seek professional support if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-803c906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"803c906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/en\/schools\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Impacto-de-las-redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil-copia-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10708\" alt=\"7 Claves sobre el impacto de las redes sociales en el desarrollo infantil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Impacto-de-las-redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil-copia-scaled.webp 655w, https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Impacto-de-las-redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil-copia-96x300.webp 96w, https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Impacto-de-las-redes-sociales-en-el-desarrollo-infantil-copia-768x2400.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8fdc06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8fdc06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Age guidelines (indicative)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d779ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d779ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules become more effective when they are <\/span><b>adapted to each stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below, you will find short guidelines that you can modulate according to the  <\/span><b>maturity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maturity of the child to minimize the impact of social networks on child development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf2bac2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf2bac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6-9 years: Gateways to the digital world<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1157682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1157682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage the focus is on <\/span><b>basic safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the learning of <\/span><b>simple and repeatable rules.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritizes closed and supervised platforms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a &#8220;digital lounge&#8221; (use in common areas).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It teaches basic rules: do not share data, ask for help if something is uncomfortable.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b595e13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b595e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10-12 years: Pre-adolescence and first networks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3f1800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3f1800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to open networks should be evaluated calmly <\/span><b>calmly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><b>clear conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider delaying access to open networks until sufficient maturity is observed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear rules: private accounts, limited time, known contact list.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint review and regular discussions on content and respect.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115e279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"115e279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13-15 years: Close accompaniment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0896eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0896eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we consolidate <\/span><b>habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The  <\/span><b>written agreements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>conscious pauses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are key.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written usage agreements (times, privacy, breaks).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training in source verification, fingerprinting and consent.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice of &#8220;conscious pauses&#8221;: notifications off in the studio and at night.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-449da8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"449da8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">16-18 years: Autonomy with responsibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f235ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f235ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work on the <\/span><b>future projection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>professional digital identity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal goals: how to use networks to learn, create and collaborate.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital identity management (resume, portfolios, LinkedIn if applicable).<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation for university or work life with healthy habits.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc669e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bc669e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Digital education in the classroom  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6fe542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6fe542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media literacy and digital citizenship are already essential content: source verification, algorithmic bias, copyright, cyber coexistence and cyberbullying prevention. The <\/span><b>family-school coordination helps to ensure consistent standards inside and outside the classroom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and for adolescents to practice critical thinking in their online lives as well.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e878e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9e878e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/en\/schools\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Banner-BSS-1024x476.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9803\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Banner-BSS-1024x476.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Banner-BSS-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Banner-BSS-768x357.webp 768w, https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Banner-BSS.webp 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1137358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1137358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BSS schools: digital education with accompaniment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2237113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2237113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bestschoolsinspain.com\/en\/schools\/\"><b>BSS schools<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  integrate digital education into their pedagogical project with a balanced approach: media literacy, project work, speech and debate, coexistence protocols and personalized tutoring. Many BSS schools combine   <\/span><b>wellness programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>family counseling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><b>activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (debate, MUN, creative and science projects) that help students use technology judiciously, protect their rest and build a responsible digital identity. <\/span><b>responsible digital identity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>If you are looking for an environment that accompanies online and offline growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><b>BSS schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  offer academic visits and share information about their digital plan by stages, anti-bullying protocols and learning experiences that connect the technological with the human. Thus, social networks in child development cease to be a permanent risk and become a formative and creative tool, adjusted to the maturity of each student. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808056a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"808056a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a20ea0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a20ea0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1) Is it good to completely ban social networks?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01f6448 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01f6448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4531\">It depends on the maturity and the family context. In most cases it is better to <strong data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4412\">postpone and accompany<\/strong> than to prohibit outright. The goal is that children learn to <strong data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4530\">self-regulate and make safe digital decisions<\/strong>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0287996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0287996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2) How much social networking time is recommended?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d230f21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d230f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4806\">There is no universal figure. Look at the <strong data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4686\">impact on sleep, study, mood and relationships<\/strong>. If any of these pillars is disturbed, there is excess. The priority is to maintain <strong data-start=\"4763\" data-end=\"4805\">digital balance and adequate rest<\/strong>.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac19ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ac19ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3) What are the signs that my child needs a digital break?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413a59a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"413a59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4808\" data-end=\"5075\">If he\/she shows irritability, anxiety, tiredness or isolation after using networks, it is advisable to <strong data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5008\">pause or reduce screen time<\/strong>. Remove the cell phone from the bedroom and set up windows without connection. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-832c996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"832c996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4) Are parental controls useful?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5a67d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5a67d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5311\">They are useful as technical support, but do not replace <strong data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5209\">family presence or dialogue<\/strong>. Ideally, they should be integrated into a <strong data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5268\">shared digital plan<\/strong> with clear rules and periodic reviews. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c475c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51c475c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5) How do BSS schools support the use of social networks?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e972c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e972c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5572\">The <strong data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5425\">Best Schools in Spain (BSS) schools<\/strong> offer <strong data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5500\">digital education, wellness and online coexistence<\/strong> programs, helping students to use technology with judgment and balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f91b6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7f91b6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\":[\n    {\n      \"@type\":\"Question\",\n      \"name\":\"\u00bfEs bueno prohibir por completo las redes sociales?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n        \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n        \"text\":\"Depende de la madurez y el contexto familiar. 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The evidence shows specific benefits (connection, creativity, informal (connectivity, creativity, informal learning), but also risks of risks if there is no adult accompaniment. 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