[Auracle]

I don’t doubt that some kids are negatively harmed by social media.

However, I’m a photographer that does high school senior shoots. I follow some of my clients, and the amount of support every single teen I’ve looked at gets on everything they post is astounding. It doesn’t matter what they look like, if they post a picture they’ll have dozens or hundreds of comments telling them how gorgeous they are. Even the guys get some, though not as much.

And yeah, it’s all a bit silly and vapid when everyone is saying that to everyone. You know it still feels good. I certainly could have used someone telling me I was attractive back in high school…as a guy the girl’s hints were a bit lost on me.

[plantwallshoe]

Hey I’m just going to throw it out there - it’s weird and kinda creepy for an adult to follow a non-relative teenager on social media for just about any reason.

[Auracle]

I always ask before I send an invite, and it's on my business account - not a personal account.

Plus every once in a while I have one where we get to know each other quite well and it's fun to see where their lives take them.

I know of women photographers that literally go on trips with their "senior models," so I think me following them on social media is pretty tame in comparison.

[human_person]

I disagree. It can certainly be creepy but cross generational friendships are not inherently creepy or bad. Meeting people where they socialize is a key part of friendship.

[bradlys]

I’m sure this attitude isn’t a reason at all for why kids have poor relationships with adults.