💻 What Social Media Is Best for Connecting with Family? (AARP Article)

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What’s the Best Social Media for Connecting With Your Kids or Grandkids?

Allow them to check in on you, but don’t hang out with them.

By Chris Morris and Lexi Pandell, AARP. Published August 28, 2024.

Since your young adult, teen kid or grandchild is so often buried in a smartphone, social media might seem like the best way to check in, but be careful: You’ll find unwritten rules and guardrails.

“In the social media age, the worst thing is when your parents and grandparents show up,” says Karen North, clinical professor of communication at the University of Southern California. “You don’t want to be part of a kid’s core group of friends on social. That’s where they do their silly, embarrassing stuff."

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2024/social-media-connect-with-family.html

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I know this thread is a bit old, but I’m curious if anyone who tried services like this actually noticed steady engagement afterward. I’ve seen mixed results, so I’m wondering whether it helped your videos get more real interaction over time or if the boost dropped off quickly. If anyone has long‑term feedback, I’d love to hear how it played out.