Family Life: Parent’s Priorities Are Shifting, Plus the Effects of Social Media on Teen Girls

Family Life: Parent’s Priorities Are Shifting, Plus the Effects of Social Media on Teen Girls

Enjoy these informative articles from our Family Ministries Coordinator, Abraham Swamidass.

Money Over Marriage? According to Alysse ElHage and Brad Wilcox, a large majority of American parents are prioritizing work and money for their children over marriage and parenthood, per a Pew survey. But they are making a big mistake. Enjoy this interesting article (click HERE) from the Institute of Family Studies.

Teen Girls Are in Trouble. It’s time to acknowledge Social Media’s Role. Jean Twenge, from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), writes that according to the recent CDC report, which found that nearly 1 out of 3 teen girls seriously considered suicide in 2021, this is the last straw. We should acknowledge that social media has something to do with why so many teen girls are miserable. This should be eye-opening information for all of us, and you can read more about it HERE.