How parents can encourage healthy social media habits for their kids

Parents must decide how to handle their own child's social media use in a world where there is relatively little legislation to serve as guidance.

But parents — and even some teens themselves — are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media use on young people. Lawmakers have taken notice and have held multiple congressional hearings on child online safety. But even with apparent bipartisan unity, making laws and regulating companies takes time. So far, no regulation has passed.